Monroe-Woodbury CSD: At-A-Glance
District Mission Statement
Monroe-Woodbury Central School District is committed to academic achievement and success for all students in a safe environment.
In partnership with families and our community, the district’s mission is to promote confidence, inspire a passion for learning, and to prepare students to become responsible global citizens.
The M-W Community
The Monroe-Woodbury Central School District is located approximately 45 miles north of New York City and geographically includes the towns of Monroe, most of Woodbury and parts of Tuxedo, Chester and Blooming Grove.
M-W serves a population of approximately 36,585 people with 65 percent employed outside the area. Its unique location in the “Lake Region” of Southern Orange County at the foothills of the Catskill Mountains offers the charm of a clean suburban/rural countryside within easy driving distance of New York City. The community has traditionally offered outstanding support for the school district. A quality education is a major community priority.
Enrollment
During the 2024/2025 school year, 6,420 pupils (as of September 25, 2024) are enrolled in the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District, including all Pre-kindergarten students attending school at Sapphire and off-site, as well as students attending out-of-district placements.
M-W High School, Grades 9-12: 2,318 students
M-W Middle School, Grades 6-8: 1,564 students
Central Valley Elementary, Grades 2-5: 374 students
North Main Elementary, Grades 2-5: 562 students
Pine Tree Elementary, Grades 2-5: 752 students
Sapphire Elementary, Grades Pre-K-1: 382 students
Smith Clove Elementary, Grades K-1: 468 students
The academic achievements of M-W students are recognized throughout New York State. In addition to the academic offerings, students have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of sports on the interscholastic and intramural levels. In an effort to continue the total development of all students, there are many co-curricular activities for students of all ability levels. The district’s goal is to help students achieve their true potential.
Academic Achievements 2023-2024
1 National Merit Scholarship winner
164 National Honor Society members
212 National Junior Honor Society members
38 NYS Seal of Biliteracy recipients (2022-2023)
19 NYS Seal of Civic Readiness recipients (2022-2023)
College offerings - 3 AP courses; 10 AP/Dual-enrollment college courses; 31 college courses
66 AP Scholars: 35 AP Scholars; 16 AP Scholars with Honors; 15 AP Scholars with Distinction (2022-23)
Science Research: 3 years of original research presented at Symposium; 3 students competed in upstate competition
Additional Achievements
Named "Best Community for Music Education" 13 consecutive years
Regionally and nationally acclaimed art and music programs
14 students (7 participants, 7 alternates), All-State Band/Orchestra/Chorus; 442 students, NYSSMA Solo Festival; 283 students, NYSSMA Major Organization Festival; 11 students, NYSBDA; 236 students, All-County Musical Festival; 28 members, Tri-M Music Honor Society
71 Interscholastic competitive sports teams, 1,682 HS & 992 modified participants
M-W earned NYSPHSAA School of Excellence Award
90 percent of fall & winter teams earned "Scholar-Athlete" title
7 Section IX Champions (fall/winter)
8 varsity athletes signed National Letters of Intent
2 unified basketball teams, 32 participants
Special Olympics: Elementary, MS & HS teams, 50 student athletes
