James Monroe High School (Rochester, New York)
| James Monroe High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
164 Alexander St , 14607 United States | |
| Coordinates | 43°08′50″N 77°35′55″W / 43.14722°N 77.59861°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | "We are the Jewel of the City" |
| Established | 1923 |
| School district | Rochester City School District |
| NCES School ID | 362475003371[1] |
| Principal | Jason Muhammad |
| Teaching staff | 67.31 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 649 (2023-2024)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 9.64[1] |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Red, White and Blue |
| Slogan | "We are the Jewel of the City" |
| Athletics conference | Section V |
| Mascot | Redjackets |
| Newspaper | TBD |
| Yearbook | Monrolog |
| Website | www |
James Monroe High School is a public high school in Rochester, operated by the Rochester City School District.
History
James Monroe High School, located on Alexander Street at the corner of Pearl Street, was completed and occupied as a Junior high school in September, 1923. In June; 1924, the first Junior high school graduation exercises were held, and because of crowded conditions at East High School, it was decided to retain tenth-year pupils in the school for at least a year. In 1926 it was permanently agreed that the school would be a Junior-senior high school; and the cafeteria was erected on the site of the old No. 15 School adjacent to the playground. The total cost of the school was $1,410,059.88, and of the cafeteria addition, $111,642.40. The building was known as Monroe Junior High School, 1923–1926; as Monroe High School, 1926–1931; as Monroe Junior Senior High School, 1931–1935; as Monroe High School, 1935–1988; Monroe Middle School, 1988–2005; and returned to a Junior-Senior high school in 2006.[2] The building will transition to a high school, grades 9-12, September 2024.
Alma mater
Sing, oh fellow students, praise of dear Monroe,
Praise that shall not falter, but shall ever grow
As those coming pupils in her lobed halls throng
With undying ardor, join us in song.Let the stirring chorus bring to us the day
When we yet were treading youthful Learning's way.
Let her colors streaming proudly to the sky
Symbolize those standards kept by us as high.Come, oh fellow classmates, join with us and sing
To our Alma Mater, let her praises ring.
We'll obey her teaching, strive to serve her well.
Hail, our Monroe High School. Hail, and now Farewell!
— Janet L. Wile '27,
Notable alumni
- David Diamond, composer
- Malcolm Glazer, investor and football team owner
- Daniel Katzen - 1970
- Mollie Katzen - 1968
- Alan Levin (aka Brother Wease) - 1965
- Arthur Rock, venture capitalist
Campus architecture
The stone and brick structure features Greek columns and a pediment on the main facade.
Extracurriculars
Clubs and organizations
- Writing Club
- Student Government
- Yearbook
- Esports Club
- Shine Bright After School Acceleration Program
- Chess Club
- Rochester City School District
References
- ^ a b c d "Search for Public Schools - JAMES MONROE HIGH SCHOOL (362475003371)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
- ^ [1] History of the Public Schools of Rochester, NY 1813-1935.