Mesa County Valley School District 51 reported continued gains in graduation outcomes following the Colorado Department of Education’s release of updated graduation rate data.

According to the district, the Class of 2025 achieved the highest three-year graduation rate in District 51 history at 81.9 percent, while the district’s five-year graduation rate (which includes students that were in high school more than four years) climbed to 86.9 percent. District officials also reported a dropout rate of 1.5 percent, remaining below the state average.

District 51 said the past three years represent the highest graduation rates in district history, aligning with the implementation period of the district’s 2022–2025 strategic plan. The district cited significant gains among multilingual learners, special-education students and migrant students.

Fruita Monument High School’s graduation rate was 96 percent, marking its highest graduation rate in five years, according to district data.

In a statement accompanying the news release, District 51 said the results reflect sustained, focused work across schools, while noting continued improvement remains a priority.