Notable Awards and Accomplishments
Notable Awards and Accomplishments
Nestled in the San Gabriel foothills, Monrovia Unified School District is an award-winning district, offering world-class schools and programs for students of all ages. Five elementary schools, two middle schools, and one comprehensive high school provide the core K-12 program. These are augmented by an Early Learning Center (Child Development & Pre-K programs), robust after-school programs, an alternative campus (independent study, homeschooling, and continuation high school), and a large, active adult school
Notable Awards and Accomplishments
| Nineteen prestigious Golden Bell Awards for model programs and services: | |
| Responsive Classroom | Pro-Active Tutoring Program (P.A.T.) |
| AVID College-Bound Program | Campus Safety Program |
| Village After-School Program | Nutrition Program |
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Canyon Early Learning Center
Pre-K Program
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Monrovia Reads Program |
| College Bound Culture | MHS Video Tech Program |
| MEO Games | Project Pass |
| Outdoor Education | iTouch Elementary Foreign Language |
| Dual Immersion Program | Youth Employment Service (Y.E.S.) Program |
| Healing Connections | Math & Science Academy (MASA) |
| Team Bruins | |
| Six Gold Ribbon Schools: | |
| Bradoaks Elementary School | Mayflower Elementary School |
| Monroe Elementary School | Wild Rose Elementary School |
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National School to Watch:
Clifton Middle School
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| Monrovia High School | |
| Campaign for Business and Educational Excellence Honor Roll Schools: | |
| Plymouth Elementary School | Santa Fe Middle School |
| Mayflower Elementary School | Clifton Middle School |
| Monrovia High School | |
| MUSD Nutrition Program honored as the top in the state for 2008 | |
About Our Community
Monrovia was named "All America City" by the National Civic League, the highest honor and most prestigious award that can go to an American community. This award is bestowed upon a few select cities that demonstrate the commitment and ability to solve problems through cooperation, broad-based participation, public-private partnerships, and creative solutions. Across the country, Monrovians are recognized for working well together and creating a better life for all the community.
Monrovia covers 13.8 square miles and has approximately 38,100 residents. The community is culturally diverse with a 43% minority population. The City of Monrovia and the schools work closely and cooperatively to provide all residents with a positive learning environment and powerful learning experiences.