Monroe Township High School

The Monroe High is improving with new demographics. The bldg. is brand new and located in beautiful park. The study is becoming more competitive.
--Submitted by a parent

Great school for education and extra curr. activities. Teacher and services are really the best.
--Submitted by a parent

Prior to coming to this school I was in private school and we had a heavy course load. When I got to this school I didn't have to lift a finger to get good grades. Now I am paying for all of that as I am attending Rutgers and the course load is heavy and classes are not easy. I feel that Monroe did not prepare me for college. HELP!
--Submitted by a student

I was at student at MTHS from 2002 to 2006. As the years went by, I felt as if the organization of the school decreased. The school also became more interested in disciplining certain students, rather than educating everyone. Isn't that why we come to school? Also, my guidance counselor was very unimformative and I never knew about the NJ Stars program, which I would have been eligible for. The school does have tracking for different levels of students, but they do no do too much for the students who need extra help except send them to alternate school (which is a total waste of time). Overall, the school was okay, and I feel that it needs much improvement from when I was there.

Overall good school experience. A few hiccups on the way, but that would be expected in any other high school.
--Submitted by a student

Excellent School my kids ever been to. I searched school system very thoroughly before moving to Monroe Twp. as my 2 kids are in High school. excellent care and staff.
--Submitted by a parent

As a parent, I am truly disappointed. We pay heavy taxes in this district, and the level of education is poor. We had a particular problem with a language arts teacher-a woman who has been there forever, and she refused to take our calls or emails. that is so unprfessional F!
--Submitted by a parent

Monroe Township High School has available to its' students a variety of classes ranging from remedial to Advanced Placement, but I don't think the teachers take responsibility for the success of their students. I would like to see the percent of students taking and finding success increase. Of all the schools in the district, the high school curriculum needs to be re-evaluated to better prepare students for their future educational endeavors. The administrative design for the district would benefit if a subject area supervisor was assigned for grades 7-12. As of now they cover all grades and I don't see much availability to oversee what is being taught at the high school. If a parent has a concern about curriculum or classroom management there is really no one to ask. I wonder why so many assistant principals are needed throughout the district? Time for a change?
--Submitted by a parent

Sad to say, Monroe HS is not one of the strongest schools in Middlesex County. Kids are always getting into trouble, parents don't take responsibility for their child's actions and the majority of the administration is inept in correcting the problems of the students, instead just letting the faculty take the fall and not backing them up. The school and district are definitely in need of some new leadership. Some strong ideas that may help are a character education initiative and a rewrite of the curriculum. Hopefully the leadership changes, as well as the district changes and new crop of students will allow MTHS to succeed.
--Submitted by a parent

Monroe Township High School is one of the better schools in Middlesex County. Despite the overcrowding, the building itself is fairly modern, the teachers utilize technology in the classroom, extra-curriculars are strong and the administration is very hands on, as well as very supportive. Monroe made a great decision with the hiring of Dr. Kasyan. He will do great things for the school. The teachers in the school are also very good and knowledgeable about their content area. In addition to being very intelligent, one Social Studies teacher in the school who recently started has some of the best discipline I have ever seen. All teachers should follow his lead. MTHS has the potential to be the best high school in Middlesex County and once the new building opens, it will be even better.
--Submitted by a parent