James Monroe High

Summary:

James Monroe High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Fredericksburg, Virginia, which is part of the Fredericksburg City Public Schools district. With a diverse student population, the school has consistently underperformed compared to other high schools across the state, ranking in the bottom half of Virginia high schools over the past decade.

Academically, James Monroe High struggles, with proficiency rates on state assessments that are significantly lower than the state averages, particularly in subjects like Earth Science, Virginia and US History, and World History. The school's performance also varies greatly across different student subgroups, with Asian, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students performing in the bottom 20% of Virginia high schools, while African American and White students fare relatively better. Additionally, the school's high rate of economically disadvantaged students, with over 84% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, is likely a contributing factor to its overall academic underperformance.

When compared to nearby high schools in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools and Stafford County Public Schools districts, such as Spotsylvania High, Mountain View High, and Colonial Forge High, James Monroe High generally underperforms on academic measures, suggesting that the challenges faced by the school may be unique to the Fredericksburg City Public Schools district.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2300 Washington Ave
       Fredericksburg, VA  22401-3340


(540) 372-1100

District: Fredericksburg City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
266th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,034 Help


Feeder schools for James Monroe High:

Elementary:    Hugh Mercer Elementary
    Lafayette Elementary
Middle:    Walker-Grant Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  1,005

Racial breakdown:

African American:
34.8%
White:
25.2%
Hispanic:
25.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.7% Help


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Compare Details James Monroe High ranks worse than 80.9% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.16. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at James Monroe High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Student population at James Monroe High is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (34.8%), White (25.2%), Hispanic (25%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James Monroe High is 13.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James Monroe High is $10,034.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James Monroe High:

SchoolDigger ranks James Monroe High 266th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See James Monroe High in the ranking list.)

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Fredericksburg City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fredericksburg City Public Schools 125th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James Monroe High

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Rank History for all students at James Monroe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 40.28 221st 308 28.2%
2006 33.71 248th 314 21.0%
2007 22.79 291st 313 7.0%
2008 32.41 256th 316 19.0%
2009 36.66 227th 313 27.5%
2010 39.65 228th 317 28.1%
2011 36.08 231st 320 27.8%
2012 35.66 242nd 321 24.6%
2013 46.42 175th 321 45.5%
2014 43.91 184th 322 42.9%
2015 26.24 283rd 322 12.1%
2016 25.58 283rd 321 11.8%
2017 16.11 308th 324 4.9%
2018 24.93 292nd 326 10.4%
2019 17.09 312th 327 4.6%
2021 14.38 300th 327 8.3%
2022 17.90 306th 325 5.8%
2023 28.87 287th 326 12.0%
2024 34.16 266th 329 19.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at James Monroe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.21 149th 193 22.8%
2024 53.12 103rd 198 48.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at James Monroe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.86 92nd 97 5.2%
2024 17.50 115th 122 5.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James Monroe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.62 271st 320 15.3%
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Rank History for Female students at James Monroe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.72 260th 320 18.8%
2024 29.08 282nd 322 12.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at James Monroe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.22 246th 249 1.2%
2024 14.70 238th 253 5.9%
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Rank History for Male students at James Monroe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.75 290th 321 9.7%
2024 37.88 234th 322 27.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at James Monroe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.32 111th 118 5.9%
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Rank History for African American students at James Monroe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.39 176th 240 26.7%
2024 42.81 165th 249 33.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at James Monroe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.78 212th 232 8.6%
2024 29.35 196th 233 15.9%
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Rank History for White students at James Monroe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.62 179th 315 43.2%
2024 52.21 182nd 314 42.0%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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.

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Enrollment information for James Monroe High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 678 678
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 622 622
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 775 775
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 783 783
1993 394 294 15 11 2 n/a n/a 0 716
1994 400 275 14 9 3 n/a n/a 0 701
1995 414 274 15 21 2 n/a n/a 0 726
1996 414 274 15 21 2 n/a n/a 0 726
1997 412 250 12 16 1 n/a n/a 0 691
1998 436 261 11 24 4 n/a n/a 0 736
1999 436 249 15 30 2 n/a n/a 0 732
2000 410 240 12 37 0 n/a n/a -4 695
2001 443 241 16 27 0 n/a n/a 0 727
2002 477 297 20 56 1 n/a n/a 0 851
2003 477 297 20 56 1 n/a n/a 0 851
2004 489 364 18 54 2 n/a n/a 0 927
2005 494 382 17 66 3 n/a n/a 0 962
2006 406 328 20 52 2 n/a n/a 0 808
2007 398 336 17 58 1 n/a n/a 0 810
2008 400 339 24 50 1 n/a n/a 0 814
2009 369 376 26 60 1 n/a n/a 0 832
2010 374 372 22 89 4 n/a n/a 6 867
2011 365 372 27 104 4 0 18 0 890
2012 351 357 27 99 3 0 22 0 859
2013 367 386 35 113 3 0 28 0 932
2014 355 380 30 119 1 0 37 0 922
2015 352 410 33 147 2 0 37 0 981
2016 363 442 39 163 6 0 23 0 1036
2017 348 388 43 206 7 1 30 0 1023
2018 354 356 46 215 2 2 29 0 1004
2019 349 346 46 222 2 3 43 0 1011
2020 324 352 37 241 3 2 55 0 1014
2021 298 340 42 216 4 2 58 0 960
2022 296 366 50 244 2 2 67 0 1027
2023 283 358 61 231 2 3 64 0 1002
2024 253 350 78 251 1 3 69 0 1005

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

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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 James Monroe High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 678 48.6 13.9 n/a
1990 622 47.5 13.0 n/a
1991 775 62.1 12.4 n/a
1992 783 63.2 12.3 n/a
1993 716 58.8 12.2 n/a
1994 701 66.6 n/a 26.1
1995 726 n/a 0.0 25.5
1996 726 n/a 0.0 25.5
1997 691 n/a 0.0 25.6
1998 736 n/a 0.0 25.3
1999 732 59.0 12.4 22.4
2000 695 n/a 0.0 30.2
2001 727 59.1 12.3 20.4
2002 851 65.8 12.9 30.6
2003 851 65.8 12.9 30.6
2004 927 65.4 14.2 32.7
2005 962 67.3 14.3 39.3
2006 808 60.0 13.5 31.8
2007 810 55.1 14.7 32.7
2008 814 49.6 16.4 31.1
2009 832 50.2 16.6 33.1
2010 867 49.5 17.4 37.3
2011 890 52.7 16.8 36.5
2012 859 58.1 14.7 39.7
2013 932 65.0 14.3 39.3
2014 922 63.9 14.4 40.1
2015 981 65.0 15.0 42.2
2016 1036 67.0 15.4 41.3
2017 1023 76.2 13.4 43.5
2018 1004 73.8 13.5 36.5
2019 1011 66.2 15.2 38.2
2020 1014 70.2 14.4 43.8
2021 960 68.6 13.9 n/a
2022 1027 67.5 15.2 43.2
2023 1002 77.7 12.8 84.7
2024 1005 75.0 13.3 84.7

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 James Monroe High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 678 48.6 13.9 n/a
1990 622 47.5 13.0 n/a
1991 775 62.1 12.4 n/a
1992 783 63.2 12.3 n/a
1993 716 58.8 12.2 n/a
1994 701 66.6 n/a 26.1
1995 726 n/a 0.0 25.5
1996 726 n/a 0.0 25.5
1997 691 n/a 0.0 25.6
1998 736 n/a 0.0 25.3
1999 732 59.0 12.4 22.4
2000 695 n/a 0.0 30.2
2001 727 59.1 12.3 20.4
2002 851 65.8 12.9 30.6
2003 851 65.8 12.9 30.6
2004 927 65.4 14.2 32.7
2005 962 67.3 14.3 39.3
2006 808 60.0 13.5 31.8
2007 810 55.1 14.7 32.7
2008 814 49.6 16.4 31.1
2009 832 50.2 16.6 33.1
2010 867 49.5 17.4 37.3
2011 890 52.7 16.8 36.5
2012 859 58.1 14.7 39.7
2013 932 65.0 14.3 39.3
2014 922 63.9 14.4 40.1
2015 981 65.0 15.0 42.2
2016 1036 67.0 15.4 41.3
2017 1023 76.2 13.4 43.5
2018 1004 73.8 13.5 36.5
2019 1011 66.2 15.2 38.2
2020 1014 70.2 14.4 43.8
2021 960 68.6 13.9 n/a
2022 1027 67.5 15.2 43.2
2023 1002 77.7 12.8 84.7
2024 1005 75.0 13.3 84.7

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 James Monroe High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $161 (1.8%) $8,710 (98.2%) $8,871
2020 $72 (0.8%) $9,423 (99.3%) $9,494
2021 $358 (3.6%) $9,676 (96.4%) $10,034

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James Monroe High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 312th of 327 High schoolsRanks 287th of 326 High schools
 7.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (James Monroe High)4425
 19%
   End of Course Writing (Fredericksburg City Public Schools)4125
 16%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (James Monroe High)4945
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Fredericksburg City Public Schools)5950
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (James Monroe High)6563
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Fredericksburg City Public Schools)7368
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (James Monroe High)5588
 33%
   End of Course Algebra II (Fredericksburg City Public Schools)5488
 34%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Biology (James Monroe High)7764
 13%
   End of Course Biology (Fredericksburg City Public Schools)7764
 13%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (James Monroe High)6213
 49%
   End of Course Earth Science (Fredericksburg City Public Schools)6213
 49%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (James Monroe High)8282
   End of Course English Reading (Fredericksburg City Public Schools)8181
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course VA and US History (James Monroe High)4113
 28%
   End of Course VA and US History (Fredericksburg City Public Schools)4012
 28%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (James Monroe High)4930
 19%
   End of Course World History I (Fredericksburg City Public Schools)4830
 18%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (James Monroe High)5919
 40%
   End of Course World History II (Fredericksburg City Public Schools)5919
 40%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10111002
 0.9%
African American346358
 3.5%
American Indian22
Asian4661
 32.6%
Hispanic222231
 4.1%
Pacific Islander33
White349283
 18.9%
Two or More Races4364
 48.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.2%84.7%
 46.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about James Monroe High

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,005 students attended James Monroe High.

Students at James Monroe High are 35% African American, 25% White, 25% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

James Monroe High ranks in the bottom 19.1% of Virginia high schools.

James Monroe High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hugh Mercer Elementary
Elementary : Lafayette Elementary
Middle : Walker-Grant Middle


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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