- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Morgan, CO
Fort Morgan High School
Federal NCES profile for Fort Morgan High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080405000557
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Morgan High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Fort Morgan · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Morgan High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Morgan High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Fort Morgan, CO.
School address
District: School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan · Colorado
NCES ID 080405000557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Fort Morgan High School held near 910 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.4 → 54.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 080405000557 · Fort Morgan, CO High · MID · TRAD
945 enr · 17.8:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Morgan Middle School (749 students)
Fort Morgan High School held near 910 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.4 → 54.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Fort Morgan High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fort Morgan High School
945 students
- Fort Morgan Mi
Fort Morgan Middle School
749 students
- Columbine Elem
Columbine Elementary School
421 students
- Sherman Early
Sherman Early Childhood Center
409 students
- Baker Elementa 321
Baker Elementary School
321 students
- Green Acres El 320
Green Acres Elementary School
320 students
What this shows Fort Morgan High School reports 945 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Morgan High School compares
Fort Morgan High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▲ 18% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 945 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
945
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Colorado - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,959
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.7%
White 24.9%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Fort Morgan High School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan reports $11,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Morgan High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Morgan Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbine Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sherman Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baker Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green Acres Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Morgan High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~945 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Morgan High School
How many students attend Fort Morgan High School?
Fort Morgan High School has 945 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Morgan, CO. CCD year-over-year: 905 (2022-23) → 910 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Morgan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Morgan High School is 17.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort Morgan High School?
45.5% of students at Fort Morgan High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Morgan High School?
The largest demographic group at Fort Morgan High School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.7% of enrollment, in Fort Morgan, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Morgan High School?
Fort Morgan High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fort Morgan High School rank among public schools in Fort Morgan?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Morgan High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Fort Morgan, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fort Morgan on the city page.
What other schools are in School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan?
Besides Fort Morgan High School, School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan also operates Fort Morgan Middle School (749 students), Columbine Elementary School (421 students), and Sherman Early Childhood Center (409 students). See the School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan district page for the complete list.