Monroe High School (Michigan) Explained

Monroe High School
Streetaddress:	901 Herr Road
City:	Monroe
State:	Michigan
Zipcode:	48161
Country:	United States
Coordinates:	41.9183°N -83.4372°W
Pushpin Map:	Michigan#USA
District:	Monroe Public Schools
Principal:	Steve Pollzzie
Type:	Public secondary school
Grades:	9-12
Enrollment:	1,565 (2018–19)^[1]
Teaching Staff:	81.57 (on a FTE basis)
Ratio:	19.19
Nickname:	Trojans
Colors:	Red and white
Conference:	Southeastern Conference
Footnotes:	^[2]

Monroe High School is a public high school, serving students in grades 9–12 as a part of Monroe Public Schools.

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 1,841 students enrolled in 2014-2015 was:

• Male - 52.5%
• Female - 47.5%
• Native American/Alaskan - 0.2%
• Asian/Pacific islanders - 0.7%
• Black - 10.3%
• Hispanic - 4.1%
• White - 83.6%
• Multiracial - 1.1%

47.1% of the students were eligible for free or reduced price lunch.^[2]

Athletics

The Monroe Trojans compete in the Southeastern Conference. The school colors are red and white. The following MHSAA sanctioned sports are offered:^[3]

• Baseball (boys')
• Basketball (girls' and boys')
• Bowling (girls' and boys')
• Competitive cheer (girls')
• Cross country (girls' and boys')
• Football (boys')
• Golf (girl' and boys')
• Gymnastics (girls')
• Ice hockey (boys')
• Soccer (girls' and boys')
• Softball (girls')
• Swimming and diving (girls' and boys')
• Tennis (girls' and boys')
• Track and field (girls' and boys')
  • Boys' state champions - 1931, 1936, 1937^[4]
• Volleyball (girls')
• Wrestling (boys')

Notable alumni

• Audie Cole (2007): NFL linebacker
• Carl Ford (1999): NFL wide receiver^[5]
• John C. Lehr (1897): Democratic US Representative for Michigan's 2nd congressional district^[6]
• Bronco McKart (1989): boxer^[7]
• Eric Wilson (1996): NFL and CFL defensive tackle^{[8] [9]}

External links

• • District website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Monroe High School. National Center for Education Statistics. March 5, 2021.
2. Web site: Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Monroe High School. nces.ed.gov. 9 August 2017.
3. Web site: MHSAA > Schools. mhsaa.com. 9 August 2017.
4. Web site: Team Champions - Boys Track & Field - MHSAA Sports. mhsaa.com. 9 August 2017.
5. Web site: Carl Ford. Green Bay Packers. https://web.archive.org/web/20040807110551/http://www.packers.com/team/players/ford_carl/. August 7, 2004.
6. Web site: LEHR, John Camillus, (1878 - 1958). Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. August 12, 2012.
7. Web site: Q & A With Bronco "Superman" McKart. Boxing News 24. August 12, 2012. October 26, 2010.
8. Web site: Eric Wilson. Michigan Wolverines. https://web.archive.org/web/20021212225426/http://www.mgoblue.com/football/00-01/bios/wilson.html. December 12, 2002.
9. Web site: Eric Wilson. Chicago Bears. https://web.archive.org/web/20060627134907/http://www.chicagobears.com/team/teamRosterDetails.jsp?id=3468. June 27, 2006.