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James Monroe High School

Public | 9-12 | 932 students

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Posted October 31, 2011

We decided to build a home in the Fredericksburg City school district specifically because of the quality of the city's school system. Class size was a key factor in our decison to send our children to James Monroe High School as was the over all size of the school--half or less of the surrounding suburban high schools. All three of our children have attended or graduated from JMHS and were recruited for college athletics and academic progams. With the beautiful facilities, advanced/AP courses, quality programs in the arts and highly competitive (multple state championships) athletic programs, James Monroe High School feels like a top notch private school. The testing rating depicts a large Title 1 population, not the quality of instruction.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 9, 2011

I came to JMHS last year. I transferred schools between freshman and sophomore year and I've never transferred or moved anywhere in my life. I was so scared and nervous but after the first day I took a tour of the beautiful school and saw everything it had to offer... I couldn't wait to start school! Of course the first couple days were rough, but I still began to love it. I came from Orange County High School, and seeing the difference was BREATH-TAKING. The academics, sports, and performing arts were/are phenomenal! Nothing's better than having a new built school with a GREAT football team. The teachers were so nice and very well educated, I learned the material and it actually STAYED in my head. Usually I just remember for ten minutes and I forget later. But my first year experience here was so wonderful, I've never had so much pride in my school. I love how diverse it is and well organized. There's so much options of how to get more involved like clubs and sports. I'm starting Junior year on my 16th birthday this year and nothing says happy birthday more than starting another year at my favorite school in the whole wide world. I'm so blessed to be at such a great school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 18, 2008

We moved to Fredericksburg a little over a year ago from Stafford and I was a little apprehensive about leaving a quality school system. However, I soon discovered that we didn't leave anything, in fact we gained a tremendous educational opportunity for our children. Our children later applauded us on our decision to make the change and have become far more involved in extra-curricular activities than at the previous schools. The culture promotes independent thinking and encourages academic success while making you feel like you're truly part of an academic family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 6, 2006

I attended and graduated from James Monroe High School and I must say that it is a great place for learning. The curriculum was extensive, offering various options for everyone. I would recommend that anyone living in this area, go to JM.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted June 7, 2005

James Monroe has the feel of an elite academic school in a very diverse small city environment. The scale of the school reflects manageable class size and a sense of safety and comfort that you would associate with a school of bygone days in a small community. Academically the school is unparalled throughout the area for advanced and AP opportunities as well as a thriving Honor Society. James Monroe enjoys a consistent reputation for sending graduates to top tier colleges and universities. Athletically, the school is a perennial power amongst schools with twice the student body size. James Monroe offers an abundance of extra-curricular opportunities that range from the arts to internship opportunities. This is a school for students desiring an aggressive academic and extra-curricular experience in a micro-urban environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 24, 2004

I went to Jayem for my senior year. The class sizes are fairly small compared to other high schools in the area. I loved going there. The atmosphere was great! The teachers were always really helpful. While the administration was strict, they were also extremely nice and knew most people by name.
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

163 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
92%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.

183 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
91%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 92% in 2012.

218 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
84%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 93% in 2012.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
87%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 90% in 2012.

241 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
85%
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2012.

220 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
93%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 93% in 2012.

221 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
91%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

187 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
79%
Virginia and United States History

The state average for Virginia and United States History was 85% in 2012.

226 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
94%
World Geography

The state average for World Geography was 85% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
90%
World History I

The state average for World History I was 84% in 2012.

214 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
83%
World History II

The state average for World History II was 85% in 2012.

196 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
88%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students58%
Female students63%
Male students55%
Black students45%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic35%
White students77%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities62%
Limited English proficient students48%
Proficient in English60%
Not migrant58%

Algebra II

All Students62%
Female students68%
Male students56%
Black students45%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic67%
White students76%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities63%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English63%
Not migrant62%

Biology

All Students89%
Female students88%
Male students90%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic82%
White students99%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient students64%
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant89%

Chemistry

All Students89%
Female students89%
Male students89%
Black students85%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%

Earth Science

All Students88%
Female students88%
Male students87%
Black students80%
Asian students79%
Hispanic89%
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities78%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient students62%
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant88%

English: Reading

All Students96%
Female students96%
Male students97%
Black students97%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic90%
White students99%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient students91%
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant96%

English: Writing

All Students94%
Female students97%
Male students91%
Black students92%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic90%
White students99%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities87%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students92%
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

Geometry

All Students67%
Female students70%
Male students64%
Black students60%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic52%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students79%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficient students45%
Proficient in English69%
Not migrant67%

Virginia and United States History

All Students75%
Female students72%
Male students78%
Black students68%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic58%
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities41%
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficient students50%
Proficient in English77%
Not migrant75%

World Geography

All Studentsn/a
Female studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

World History I

All Students86%
Female students85%
Male students86%
Black students73%
Asian students91%
Hispanic100%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient students82%
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%

World History II

All Students78%
Female students77%
Male students79%
Black students69%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic70%
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient students33%
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant78%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 45% 26%
White 44% 57%
Hispanic 7% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 33%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2300 Washington Ave
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Phone: (540) 372-1100

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