James Monroe High School is located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is a four-year public high school in the Fredericksburg City Schools system. The school is named after James Monroe. The current school building opened to students in September 2006.
Serving 1,005 students in grades 9-12, James Monroe High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,005 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Monroe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
James Monroe High School's student population of 1,005 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,005 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Year Founded
1920
School Rankings
James Monroe High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Monroe High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#939 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
8%
Hispanic
25%
19%
Black
35%
22%
White
25%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Yellowjacket, Yellow Jacket
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Monroe High School's ranking?
James Monroe High School is ranked #939 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are James Monroe High School often compared to?
James Monroe High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walker-grant Middle School, Hugh Mercer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of James Monroe High School?
The graduation rate of James Monroe High School is 77%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend James Monroe High School?
1,005 students attend James Monroe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of James Monroe High School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Monroe High School?
James Monroe High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Monroe High School offer ?
James Monroe High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is James Monroe High School part of?
James Monroe High School is part of Fredericksburg City School District.
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