Fort Morgan High School is a public high school located in Fort Morgan, Colorado, United States, in Morgan County. It is one of two public high school's located in the town along with Lincoln High School.
Serving 910 students in grades 9-12, Fort Morgan High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 910 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Morgan High School's student population of 910 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
910 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fort Morgan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Morgan High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1349 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
68%
36%
Black
4%
5%
White
25%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Morgan High School's ranking?
Fort Morgan High School is ranked #1349 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Fort Morgan High School often compared to?
Fort Morgan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wiggins High School, Weldon Valley Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Morgan High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Morgan High School is 84%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Fort Morgan High School?
910 students attend Fort Morgan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Fort Morgan High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Morgan High School?
Fort Morgan High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fort Morgan High School offer ?
Fort Morgan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Morgan High School part of?
Fort Morgan High School is part of School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan.
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