JAMES MONROE HIGH SCHOOL
James Monroe High is a public high school that is part of the Fredericksburg City Public Schools school district, located in Fredericksburg, VA with about 1,004 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 73 teachers, James Monroe High has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
James Monroe High School, located in the heart of Fredericksburg, Virginia, is the sole public high school serving the Fredericksburg City Public Schools district. Situated on a historic campus near the city’s downtown area, the school serves a diverse student body and is known for its strong emphasis on community integration and academic rigor. It offers a variety of educational paths, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment programs through nearby institutions, and various extracurricular activities ranging from competitive athletics to arts and academic clubs.
The school is deeply intertwined with the heritage of Fredericksburg, often leveraging its central location to provide students with unique learning opportunities. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, James Monroe places a significant focus on preparing students for global citizenship through a challenging, inquiry-based curriculum. By fostering a balance between traditional academic achievement and extracurricular engagement, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are prepared for the demands of higher education and the modern workforce.
For more information, contact James Monroe High at (540) 372-1100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401-3340
(540) 372-1100
JAMES MONROE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Fredericksburg, VA with about 1,004 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fredericksburg City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,004
- Teachers:
- 73.85
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,004 students
- Black or African American
- 35.5%
- White
- 35.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 21.4%
- Asian
- 4.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.