Enrollment
1,013
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fredericksburg, VA
James Monroe High
Federal NCES profile for James Monroe High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510151000661
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Monroe High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Fredericksburg · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 84.7%
- free-lunch eligible
James Monroe High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Monroe High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Fredericksburg, VA.
School address
District: Fredericksburg City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510151000661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.7%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Monroe High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at James Monroe High
James Monroe High is a high-poverty, large high school in Fredericksburg, Virginia, enrolling 1,013 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 84.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,013 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 195 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #64.
Its student body is led by African American (33%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 253 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Fredericksburg's high schools, it stands alongside Stafford Senior High (2,198 students): James Monroe High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.2:1 vs 12:1).
Fredericksburg City Public Schools also operates Hugh Mercer Elementary (859 students) and Lafayette Elementary (812 students) alongside James Monroe High.
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 James Monroe High compares
James Monroe High on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.7% | ▲ 47% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,013 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,013
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 40% in Virginia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,958
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 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
African American 32.5%
White 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
Asian 10.4%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 32.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.1, James Monroe High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fredericksburg City Public Schools, which includes James Monroe High.
$15,958
Per student
+9%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.8%
State 30.8%
Federal 18.3%
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 James Monroe High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Mercer Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker-Grant Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Monroe High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Fredericksburg
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Stafford Senior High
Standard public school
2,198 students 12:1 students per teacher
Riverbend High
Standard public school
1,913 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Massaponax High
Standard public school
1,692 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Chancellor High
Standard public school
1,321 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,013 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about James Monroe High
How many students attend James Monroe High?
James Monroe High has 1,013 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fredericksburg, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Monroe High?
The student-teacher ratio at James Monroe High is 13.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Monroe High?
84.7% of students at James Monroe High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Monroe High?
The largest demographic group at James Monroe High is African American at 32.5% of enrollment, in Fredericksburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Monroe High?
James Monroe High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James Monroe High rank among high schools in Fredericksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, James Monroe High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Fredericksburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fredericksburg on the city page.
Is James Monroe High a good school?
James Monroe High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia 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 Fredericksburg City Public Schools?
Besides James Monroe High, Fredericksburg City Public Schools also operates Hugh Mercer Elementary (859 students), Lafayette Elementary (812 students), and Walker-Grant Middle (796 students). See the Fredericksburg City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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