Fruita Monument High School

Fruita Monument High School is a public high school located in Fruita, Colorado, United States, serving 10-12th grades. It is part of Mesa County Valley School District 51.

History
The first purpose-built high school building in Fruita was completed in 1905 under the name Fruita Union High School. After that structure burned down in 1934, classes were held in a local armory. A new building was finished in 1936 and lasted until 1969, when a third location was built under the name Fruita Monument High School.

A 2017 referendum resulted in a $12 million construction project to improve the safety of the school.

Athletics
Wildcat athletic teams are classified as 5A by the Colorado High School Activities Association.

Notable people

 * Alumni
 * Jim Brenneman, baseball player
 * James Niehues, artist and cartographer
 * Maggie Baird, actress


 * Faculty
 * James Van Pelt, author (taught English)