At a glance
Reported students
265
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.85
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado high enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
280
North Fork High School: 265 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
14.1:1 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
- 300
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18.29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.4:1
What the reported data says about North Fork High School
North Fork High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Hotchkiss. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Delta County Joint District No. 50. NCES reports 265 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 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, 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 White (74.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%). English learners represent 3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking North Fork High School
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.85 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 1.84 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.84
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.31
- 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
- White74.7%
- Hispanic20%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
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
Students enrolled
12 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
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 Delta County Joint District No. 50
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cedaredge High School
High · Grades 09–12
280 reported students
Grand Mesa Choice Academy
High · Grades 07–12
68 reported students
Delta High School
High · Grades 09–12
626 reported students
Paonia K-8
Elementary · Grades PK–08
247 reported students
Hotchkiss K8 School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
297 reported students
Vision Charter Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
311 reported students
Public schools near North Fork High 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotchkiss K8 School Elementary · Delta County Joint District No. 50 | PK–08 | 297 | 1.2 mi |
| North Fork Montessori @ Crawford Elementary · Delta County Joint District No. 50 | PK–06 | 120 | 7.7 mi |
| North Fork School of Integrated Studies Elementary · Delta County Joint District No. 50 | PK–06 | 112 | 8 mi |
| Paonia K-8 Elementary · Delta County Joint District No. 50 | PK–08 | 247 | 8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about North Fork High School
What grades does North Fork High School serve?
North Fork High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Delta County Joint District No. 50.
How many students attend North Fork High School?
North Fork High School reported 265 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 437 Colorado high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 300 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at North Fork High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 265 students and 18.85 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 North Fork High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
North Fork High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Delta County Joint District No. 50 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of North Fork High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45.3% 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 North Fork High School in?
North Fork High School is part of Delta County Joint District No. 50, based in Delta, CO, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near North Fork High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hotchkiss K8 School (1.2 mi), North Fork Montessori @ Crawford (7.7 mi), North Fork School of Integrated Studies (8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.