At a glance
Reported students
47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado high enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
435
San Juan Mountain School: 47 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
11.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 53
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.1:1
What the reported data says about San Juan Mountain School
San Juan Mountain School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Pagosa Springs. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt. NCES reports 47 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 336 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, below the Colorado median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (61.7%) and White (27.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 17%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking San Juan Mountain School
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 17%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27.7%
- Hispanic61.7%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native8.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pagosa Springs High School
High · Grades 09–12
435 reported students
Pagosa Peak Open School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
111 reported students
Pagosa Springs Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
484 reported students
Pagosa Springs Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
511 reported students
Public schools near San Juan Mountain School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pagosa Springs High School High · Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt | 09–12 | 435 | under 0.1 mi |
| Pagosa Springs Elementary School Elementary · Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt | PK–04 | 511 | 0.7 mi |
| Pagosa Springs Middle School Middle · Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt | 05–08 | 484 | 1 mi |
| Pagosa Peak Open School Elementary · Charter · Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt | KG–08 | 111 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about San Juan Mountain School
What grades does San Juan Mountain School serve?
San Juan Mountain School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt.
How many students attend San Juan Mountain School?
San Juan Mountain School reported 47 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 437 Colorado high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 53 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at San Juan Mountain School?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 47 students and 4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is San Juan Mountain School a public, charter, or magnet school?
San Juan Mountain School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of San Juan Mountain School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is San Juan Mountain School in?
San Juan Mountain School is part of Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt, based in Pagosa Springs, CO, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near San Juan Mountain School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pagosa Springs High School (under 0.1 mi), Pagosa Springs Elementary School (0.7 mi), Pagosa Springs Middle School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.