Is Fruita Monument High School a good school?

Fruita Monument High School ranks 116 th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fruita Monument High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,273 students attended Fruita Monument High School.

What is the racial makeup of Fruita Monument High School?

Students at Fruita Monument High School are 81% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Fruita Monument High School?

Fruita Monument High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Appleton Elementary School Elementary : Broadway Elementary School Elementary : Loma Elementary School Elementary : Rim Rock Elementary School Elementary : Scenic Elementary School Elementary : Shelledy Elementary School Elementary : Wingate Elementary School Middle : Fruita Middle School Middle : Redlands Middle School

Fruita Monument High School

Summary:

Fruita Monument High School is a public high school located in Fruita, Colorado, serving grades 10-12 with a total enrollment of 1,304 students. The school is part of the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, which is ranked 52 out of 116 school districts in Colorado and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fruita Monument High School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores, particularly in SAT Reading and Writing, where it has scored 69% proficient or better compared to 58% for the district and state. However, the school lags behind in SAT Mathematics, with only 33% proficient or better compared to 25% for the district and 31% for the state. The school performs exceptionally well for its Hispanic and Gifted and Talented student subgroups, ranking 62nd and 1st out of Colorado high schools, respectively, in the 2023-2024 school year. Conversely, the school's performance for its White and Special Education student subgroups is relatively lower, ranking 134th and 44th, respectively.

Fruita Monument High School has a predominantly White student population, with 80.06% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with only 17.87% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to nearby schools like Palisade High School (42.31%) and Central High School (44.82%), which have higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students. This suggests that Fruita Monument High School may have access to more resources and support, contributing to its overall academic performance.

Detail:

Public 10-12

1102 Wildcat Ave
Fruita, CO 81521

(970) 254-6600

District: Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

SchoolDigger Rank:
116^th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,379

Feeder schools for Fruita Monument High School:

Elementary:	Appleton Elementary School
	Broadway Elementary School
	Loma Elementary School
	Rim Rock Elementary School
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	Scenic Elementary School
	Shelledy Elementary School
	Wingate Elementary School
Middle:	Fruita Middle School
	Redlands Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.0

Number of students: 1,273

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.1%

Hispanic:

13.0%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fruita Monument High School ranks better than 66.8% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked high schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.78. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fruita Monument High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.1%), Hispanic (13%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fruita Monument High School is 19. 5 high schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Fruita Monument High School employs 66.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fruita Monument High School is $14,379, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 high schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fruita Monument High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fruita Monument High School 116^th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Fruita Monument High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 52^nd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fruita Monument High School

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Rank History for all students at Fruita Monument High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	72.85	75^th	279	73.1%
2005	66.04	91^st	280	67.5%
2006	72.10	77^th	286	73.1%
2007	83.01	41^st	298	86.2%
2008	72.98	83^rd	301	72.4%
2009	69.11	101^st	310	67.4%
2010	78.79	60^th	327	81.7%
2011	73.86	82^nd	337	75.7%
2012	69.12	104^th	334	68.9%
2013	74.30	76^th	349	78.2%
2014	65.98	114^th	369	69.1%
2015	68.67	52^nd	292	82.2%
2018	59.35	137^th	388	64.7%
2019	57.81	155^th	411	62.3%
2021	32.15	138^th	210	34.3%
2022	39.36	131^st	221	40.7%
2023	59.79	130^th	349	62.8%
2024	64.78	116^th	349	66.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fruita Monument High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.57	21^st	62	66.1%
2024	51.60	35^th	61	42.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Fruita Monument High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	42.17	33^rd	60	45.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fruita Monument High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	42.23	109^th	188	42.0%
2022	52.05	90^th	203	55.7%
2023	70.83	50^th	200	75.0%
2024	77.67	35^th	211	83.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Fruita Monument High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	52.38	111^th	239	53.6%
2022	57.70	103^rd	257	59.9%
2023	58.16	102^nd	254	59.8%
2024	63.10	96^th	257	62.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Fruita Monument High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	40.59	44^th	84	47.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Fruita Monument High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	71.61	23^rd	118	80.5%
2022	72.74	17^th	108	84.3%
2023	73.96	18^th	135	86.7%
2024	83.80	1^st	140	99.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Fruita Monument High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	46.33	126^th	240	47.5%
2022	55.54	106^th	253	58.1%
2023	54.42	111^th	252	56.0%
2024	59.91	100^th	256	60.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fruita Monument High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	30.39	121^st	181	33.1%
2022	54.81	75^th	205	63.4%
2023	49.34	85^th	198	57.1%
2024	60.54	62^nd	199	68.8%

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Rank History for White students at Fruita Monument High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	30.81	157^th	225	30.2%
2022	36.49	138^th	228	39.5%
2023	37.68	143^rd	234	38.9%
2024	39.50	134^th	229	41.5%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fruita Monument High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	956	0	7	94	2	n/a	n/a	1059
1989	892	0	8	97	1	n/a	n/a	998
1990	920	0	7	95	2	n/a	n/a	1024
1991	959	2	7	98	3	n/a	n/a	1069
1992	987	2	3	89	0	n/a	n/a	1081
1993	1082	3	2	68	2	n/a	n/a	1157
1994	1158	3	1	67	5	n/a	n/a	1234
1995	1236	1	4	84	6	n/a	n/a	1331
1996	1236	1	4	84	6	n/a	n/a	1331
1997	1249	2	7	90	6	n/a	n/a	1354
1998	1263	3	10	85	5	n/a	n/a	1366
1999	1300	4	14	100	8	n/a	n/a	1426
2000	1302	5	16	108	8	n/a	n/a	1439
2001	1374	5	13	104	9	n/a	n/a	1505
2002	1496	6	17	140	12	n/a	n/a	1671
2003	1496	6	17	140	12	n/a	n/a	1671
2004	1508	9	18	133	18	n/a	n/a	1686
2005	1524	5	22	151	19	n/a	n/a	1721
2006	1549	7	22	155	18	n/a	n/a	1751
2007	1135	8	20	118	15	n/a	n/a	1296
2008	1192	9	21	115	14	n/a	n/a	1351
2009	1167	13	24	116	15	n/a	n/a	1335
2010	1147	15	22	123	16	n/a	n/a	1323
2011	1112	10	11	24	99	1	21	1278
2012	1101	9	7	95	39	3	30	1284
2013	1039	8	9	151	13	2	40	1262
2014	1092	5	7	154	4	3	38	1303
2015	1064	5	6	142	2	1	33	1253
2016	1059	2	7	128	3	2	28	1229
2017	1043	4	11	156	4	4	35	1257
2018	1033	8	13	175	4	3	39	1275
2019	1060	7	19	186	7	4	46	1329
2020	1084	4	17	169	8	4	48	1334
2021	1102	4	19	156	8	4	52	1345
2022	1125	7	21	167	10	4	47	1381
2023	1044	3	18	175	10	3	51	1304
2024	1033	5	17	165	7	1	45	1273

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fruita Monument High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1059	52.7	20.0	n/a
1989	998	54.1	18.4	5.8
1990	1024	55.5	18.4	6.7
1991	1069	55.5	19.2	6.4
1992	1081	56.7	19.0	4.3
1993	1157	59.2	19.5	5
1994	1234	59.2	20.8	4.4
1995	1331	61.9	21.5	15.9
1996	1331	61.9	21.5	15.9
1997	1354	63.8	21.2	16
1998	1366	64.5	21.2	12.3
1999	1426	69.4	20.5	11.7
2000	1439	71.3	20.2	16.5
2001	1505	72.9	20.6	15.7
2002	1671	79.2	21.1	19.6
2003	1671	79.2	21.1	19.6
2004	1686	80.8	20.9	20
2005	1721	80.6	21.4	19.3
2006	1751	81.6	21.5	19.8
2007	1296	66.7	19.4	11.5
2008	1351	67.3	20.1	17.4
2009	1335	69.1	19.3	17.5
2010	1323	65.6	20.1	20.9
2011	1278	67.2	18.9	22.8
2012	1284	61.2	20.9	25.1
2013	1262	62.3	20.2	24.3
2014	1303	63.3	20.5	19.8
2015	1253	65.0	19.2	19.6
2016	1229	63.0	19.5	23.8
2017	1257	63.6	19.7	27.8
2018	1275	62.0	20.5	19
2019	1329	66.1	20.0	25.5
2020	1334	65.6	20.3	20.5
2021	1345	64.7	20.7	29.6
2022	1381	68.7	20.0	21.2
2023	1304	68.3	19.0	17.9
2024	1273	66.8	19.0	29.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fruita Monument High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1059	52.7	20.0	n/a
1989	998	54.1	18.4	5.8
1990	1024	55.5	18.4	6.7
1991	1069	55.5	19.2	6.4
1992	1081	56.7	19.0	4.3
1993	1157	59.2	19.5	5
1994	1234	59.2	20.8	4.4
1995	1331	61.9	21.5	15.9
1996	1331	61.9	21.5	15.9
1997	1354	63.8	21.2	16
1998	1366	64.5	21.2	12.3
1999	1426	69.4	20.5	11.7
2000	1439	71.3	20.2	16.5
2001	1505	72.9	20.6	15.7
2002	1671	79.2	21.1	19.6
2003	1671	79.2	21.1	19.6
2004	1686	80.8	20.9	20
2005	1721	80.6	21.4	19.3
2006	1751	81.6	21.5	19.8
2007	1296	66.7	19.4	11.5
2008	1351	67.3	20.1	17.4
2009	1335	69.1	19.3	17.5
2010	1323	65.6	20.1	20.9
2011	1278	67.2	18.9	22.8
2012	1284	61.2	20.9	25.1
2013	1262	62.3	20.2	24.3
2014	1303	63.3	20.5	19.8
2015	1253	65.0	19.2	19.6
2016	1229	63.0	19.5	23.8
2017	1257	63.6	19.7	27.8
2018	1275	62.0	20.5	19
2019	1329	66.1	20.0	25.5
2020	1334	65.6	20.3	20.5
2021	1345	64.7	20.7	29.6
2022	1381	68.7	20.0	21.2
2023	1304	68.3	19.0	17.9
2024	1273	66.8	19.0	29.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fruita Monument High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,640
2020	$12,521
2021	$11,263
2022	$12,733
2023	$14,379

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fruita Monument High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 155^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 130^th of 349 High schools	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1329	1304	1.9%
African American	7	3	57.1%
American Indian	7	10	42.9%
Asian	19	18	5.3%
Hispanic	186	175	5.9%
Pacific Islander	4	3	25%
White	1060	1044	1.5%
Two or More Races	46	51	10.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.5%	17.9%	7.6%

Schools Near Fruita Monument High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS English Language Arts (2024)		CMAS Math (2024)		CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Fruita Monument High School	Public	10-12	1102 Wildcat Ave	Fruita	81521	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	No	No	No	No	(970) 254-6600	1,273	67	19.0	29.5%	1,033 (81.1%)	5 (0.4%)	165 (13.0%)	17 (1.3%)	7 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (3.5%)	64.8	116^th of 349 public high schools	66.8%		59.8	130^th of 349 public high schools	62.8%	14	76.0	35.0			69.0	33.0					47.8	$14,379
Mesa Valley Community School	Public, Charter	6-12	609 25 Road	Grand Junction	81505	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 254-7202	170	10	16.7		121 (71.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (16.5%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (10.6%)	81.8	53^rd of 349 public high schools	84.8%		80.5	63^rd of 349 public high schools	81.9%	10	90.0	40.0	88.0	64.0	65.0		50.0	50.0	50.0	36.0		$10,308
Grand Junction High School	Public	9-12	1400 N 5th St	Grand Junction	81501	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	No	No	No	No	(970) 254-6900	1,590	84	18.9	48.1%	1,086 (68.3%)	13 (0.8%)	401 (25.2%)	24 (1.5%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	60 (3.8%)	53.8	147^th of 349 public high schools	57.9%		45.6	177^th of 349 public high schools	49.3%	30	67.0	28.0	73.0	43.0	59.0	22.0					36.2	$13,493
R-5 High School	Public	9-12	455 N. 22nd St.Ste. B	Grand Junction	81501	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 254-6880	218	19	11.4	74.3%	122 (56.0%)	3 (1.4%)	85 (39.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.2%)								(n/a)					22.0							$18,291
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center	Public	5-12	360 28 Rd	Grand Junction	81501	Mesa County	Division of Youth Services	No	No	No	No	(970) 242-1521																			(n/a)												$00
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center	Public	5-12	360 28 Road	Grand Junction	81501	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	No	No	No	No	(970) 242-8445	10	0			4 (40.0%)	2 (20.0%)	4 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$6,431
Central High School	Public	9-12	3130 E1/2 Road	Grand Junction	81504	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	No	No	No	No	(970) 254-6200	1,443	79	18.1	58.6%	855 (59.3%)	6 (0.4%)	494 (34.2%)	12 (0.8%)	5 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	68 (4.7%)	40.5	200^th of 349 public high schools	42.7%					(n/a)	69.0	31.0	59.0	28.0	47.0	21.0					26.0	$13,447
Palisade High School	Public	9-12	3679 G Road	Palisade	81526	Mesa County	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51	No	No	No	No	(970) 254-4800	1,069	58	18.3	51.4%	693 (64.8%)	11 (1.0%)	298 (27.9%)	6 (0.6%)	8 (0.7%)	4 (0.4%)	49 (4.6%)	54.9	142^nd of 349 public high schools	59.3%		56.4	134^th of 349 public high schools	61.6%	8	71.0	45.0	62.0	38.0	53.0	31.0					33.3	$14,050

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