Serving 1,273 students in grades 10-12, Fruita Monument High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,273 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fruita Monument High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fruita Monument High School's student population of 1,273 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Mascot
Wildcat
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Fruita Monument High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fruita Monument High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#538 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
81%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fruita Monument High School's ranking?
Fruita Monument High School is ranked #538 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Fruita Monument High School often compared to?
Fruita Monument High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grand Junction High School, Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fruita Monument High School?
The graduation rate of Fruita Monument High School is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Fruita Monument High School?
1,273 students attend Fruita Monument High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Fruita Monument High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fruita Monument High School?
Fruita Monument High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fruita Monument High School offer ?
Fruita Monument High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fruita Monument High School part of?
Fruita Monument High School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
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