Fruita Monument High School
Public high school in Fruita, Colorado, United States
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Fruita Monument High School is a public high school located in Fruita, Colorado, United States, serving 9-12th grades. It is part of Mesa County Valley School District 51.
| Fruita Monument High School | |
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 Fruita Monument High School in 2006 | |
| Location | |
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1815 Wildcat Avenue , Colorado 81521 United States | |
| Coordinates | 39°8′53″N 108°43′2″W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Founded | 1905 |
| School district | Mesa County Valley 51 |
| CEEB code | 060630 |
| NCES School ID | 080435000609[1] |
| Principal | Newt Klusmire[2] |
| Teaching staff | 73.81[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,427 (2024–2025[1]) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 19.33[1] |
| Colors | Blue and white |
| Athletics conference | CHSAA |
| Mascot | Wildcat |
| Website | fmhs |
History
The first purpose-built high school building in Fruita was completed in 1905 under the name Fruita Union High School.[3] After that structure burned down in 1934, classes were held in a local armory.[4] A new building was finished in 1936 and lasted until 1969, when a third location was built under the name Fruita Monument High School.[3]
A 2017 referendum resulted in a $12 million construction project to improve the safety of the school.[5]
Athletics
Wildcat athletic teams are classified as 5A by the Colorado High School Activities Association.[6]
| Sport | Year(s) |
|---|---|
| Baseball | 1970, 1993 |
| Basketball (boys) | 1983, 1982 |
| Basketball (girls) | 1982, 1983, 1989 |
| Golf | 1983 |
| Softball | 1989 |
| Spirit | 2000 |
| Wrestling | 1964, 1982, 1983 |
| Volleyball | 1983 |
Notable people
- Alumni
- Jim Brenneman, baseball player[8]
- James Niehues, artist and cartographer[9]
- Maggie Baird, actress[10]
- Faculty
- James Van Pelt, author (taught English)[11]