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The Monarch School

1231 Wirt Road, Houston, TX, 77055-0770 -

School Notes Overview:

Monarch School exists to provide young adults with a foundation of knowledge and self-awareness to achieve their dreams. The Monarch School was founded on the belief that true education occurs when the whole person is engaged. Creative expression, intellectual skills, emotional health, physical stamina, and strength of character are all essential to the development of successful, productive adults. The curriculum of the Monarch School is built around creating opportunities for students to experience success in diverse and challenging areas that allow for positive and lasting growth. Monarch School is dedicated to bringing quality education to students and families. We believe a quality education consists of more than academic achievement. To truly achieve a higher level of learning, you must establish and foster a strong healthy character, the ability to make positive life choices, and the will and knowledge to succeed. Monarch School's natural setting provides a virtual outdoor classroom for a variety of educational opportunities and adventures. Each outdoor experience provides students with the opportunity to learn life-long skills they can utilize and practice in adulthood. Through outdoor education, students may practice new skills, boost confidence and realize the benefits of a relationship with the outdoors....

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School Overview:

	The Monarch School
School Type	Special Education School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Private Special Education Centers State or regional independent school association Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - K
County	Harris County, TX
Student Body
Total Students	80 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(TX) School Avg.
% Students of Color	9%	36%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 2 students
	Unspecified Grade Placement - 78 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	8 teachers
	This School	(TX) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:8	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	171 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	7 hours

School Notes:

Monarch School exists to provide young adults with a foundation of knowledge and self-awareness to achieve their dreams. The Monarch School was founded on the belief that true education occurs when the whole person is engaged. Creative expression, intellectual skills, emotional health, physical stamina, and strength of character are all essential to the development of successful, productive adults. The curriculum of the Monarch School is built around creating opportunities for students to experience success in diverse and challenging areas that allow for positive and lasting growth. Monarch School is dedicated to bringing quality education to students and families. We believe a quality education consists of more than academic achievement. To truly achieve a higher level of learning, you must establish and foster a strong healthy character, the ability to make positive life choices, and the will and knowledge to succeed. Monarch School's natural setting provides a virtual outdoor classroom for a variety of educational opportunities and adventures. Each outdoor experience provides students with the opportunity to learn life-long skills they can utilize and practice in adulthood. Through outdoor education, students may practice new skills, boost confidence and realize the benefits of a relationship with the outdoors.
Profile last updated: 03/08/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (77055)	School Zip (77055)	(TX) State Average
Population (Approximate)	43,477 people	20,844,411 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	25%	23%
Population Average Age	30 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	3.1 persons	2.6 persons
Median Household Income	$36,760	$46,000
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.5 rooms	5.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	44 years old	33 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	45% / 55%	59% / 41%