Fruita Monument High School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
1102 WILDCAT AVE
FRUITA, CO 81521
1,304 Students
High School 10th - 12th
School Overview
Fruita Monument High School (FMHS), located in Fruita, Colorado, is the primary secondary educational institution serving the Fruita community within the Mesa County Valley School District 51. Known as the home of the "Wildcats," the school serves a diverse student body from the growing Grand Valley area. It is characterized by a strong sense of community pride and a robust school spirit that anchors much of the local town life.

Academically and extracurricularly, FMHS offers a comprehensive high school experience that emphasizes college and career readiness. The school provides a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, concurrent enrollment opportunities for college credit, and specialized career and technical education (CTE) pathways. Beyond the classroom, Fruita Monument is highly active in the CHSAA athletic circuit and maintains a variety of student organizations, clubs, and performing arts programs, all of which contribute to a well-rounded educational environment focused on student achievement and personal growth.
1,304
Total Students
68.3
Full-Time Teachers
19.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,044 (80.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    175 (13.4 %)
  • Two or More
    51 (3.9 %)
  • Asian
    18 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    10 (0.8 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
Phone: (970)254-6600
Grade Range: 10th - 12th
Total Students: 1,304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 68.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 352
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 77

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 10 435
Grade 11 446
Grade 12 423
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Grand Junction High School
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
1,522 Students
1400 N 5TH ST
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81501 (9.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th