Enrollment
945
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080405000557
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 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 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Fort Morgan · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fort Morgan High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fort Morgan High School
Fort Morgan High School is a large high school in Fort Morgan, Colorado, enrolling 945 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 91% of state schools at 945 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 80 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (25%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 236 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan spends $10,987 per pupil, 32% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan also operates Fort Morgan Middle School (749 students) and Columbine Elementary School (421 students) alongside Fort Morgan High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fort Morgan High School compares
Fort Morgan High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,987
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan, which includes Fort Morgan High School.
$10,987
Per student
-32%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 54.9%
Federal 13.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~945 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Fort Morgan High School a good school?
Fort Morgan High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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