Description:

• Monroe Catholic Senior High is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12

Enrollment:

• Total enrollment for 2008-2009:
  • Freshman: 35
  • Sophomores: 26
  • Juniors: 36
  • Seniors: 30

Faculty:

• Total: 20 - holding B.A. or B.S. degrees

Students:

• 90% of graduates go on to college or other institutes of higher learning. In 2008, 100% of graduating class pursued higher education, vocational training or military service.
• Monroe student/faculty ratio is 7:1
• Average class size is 15 students

Accreditation:

• Monroe is accredited by the State of Alaska, National Catholic Education Association and Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.

School Year:

• Divided into 2 semesters of 18 weeks with 9 week grading periods.

Curriculum

• All students take the same core curriculum.
• Honors classes in history, English, science and math
• 26 credits for graduation
• 3 possible graduation diplomas

Extracurricular:

• 70% of students participate in at least one extracurricular.
• Monroe offers spiritual growth through weekly mass, retreats, liturgies and prayer services.
• All students participate in community service projects.
• All seniors contribute a minimum of 40 hours of community service.
• There are several fine arts performances throughout the year which include music, choir, poetry, art displays and a talent show.

Clubs and Organizations:
Some of the clubs at Monroe include:

• Leo's Club
• National Honor Society
• Student Newspaper
• Band/Orchestra
• Student Government
• Academic Decathalon
• School Newspaper
• National Honor Society

Athletics:
Monroe students compete in a variety of sports within the Alaska School Activities Association. Monroe sports include:

• Basketball
• Softball
• Cheerleading
• Soccer
• Swimming
• Volleyball
• Hockey
• Track & Field
• Cross Country
• Football