JAMES MONROE HIGH

2300 Washington Ave
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

1,002 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,002

Total Students

77.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES MONROE HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	283
Hispanic	231
Black	358
Asian	61
Two or More	64
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Black
358 (35.7 %)
White
283 (28.2 %)
Hispanic
231 (23.1 %)
Two or More
64 (6.4 %)
Asian
61 (6.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fredericksburg City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)372-1100
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,002
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	935
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 271

Grade 10 282

Grade 11 220

Grade 12 229