Fruita Monument High School
Fruita Monument High School is a public high school located in Fruita, Colorado, United States, serving 9-12th 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].| Sport | Year |
| Baseball | 1970, 1993 |
| Basketball | 1983, 1982 |
| Basketball | 1982, 1983, 1989 |
| Golf | 1983 |
| Softball | 1989 |
| Spirit | 2000 |
| Wrestling | 1964, 1982, 1983 |
| Volleyball | 1983 |
Notable people
;Alumni- Jim Brenneman, baseball player
- James Niehues, artist and cartographer
- Maggie Baird, actress
- James [Van Pelt], author