Dolores High School in Dolores, CO

At a glance

Reported students

186

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

16.13

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Colorado high enrollment

37th percentile

Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

176

Dolores High School: 186 reported students.

State peer staffing position

22nd percentile

11.5:1 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: 168
Teachers (FTE): 14.71
Student–teacher ratio: 11.4:1

What the reported data says about Dolores High School

Dolores High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Dolores. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Dolores School District No. Re-4A. NCES reports 186 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 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, 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 (78.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.6%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. 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 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Dolores High School

1How do the reported 11.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.13 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 2.31 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.4%
Students with disabilities: 14.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 48.4%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2.31
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

White78.5%
Hispanic15.6%
Black0%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial1.6%

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

1 distinct course 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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Dolores Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

166 reported students

Dolores Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

245 reported students

Teddy Bear Preschool

Other · Grades PK–PK

71 reported students

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Public schools near Dolores 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
Dolores Middle School Middle · Dolores School District No. Re-4A	06–08	166	under 0.1 mi
Dolores Elementary School Elementary · Dolores School District No. Re-4A	KG–05	245	under 0.1 mi
Teddy Bear Preschool Other · Dolores School District No. Re-4A	PK–PK	71	0.2 mi
Lewis-Arriola Elementary School Elementary · Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1	KG–05	125	8.9 mi
Southwest Open Charter School High · Charter · Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1	09–12	131	9.1 mi
Montezuma-Cortez High School High · Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1	09–12	598	9.8 mi

Frequently asked questions about Dolores High School

What grades does Dolores High School serve?

Dolores High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Dolores School District No. Re-4A.

How many students attend Dolores High School?

Dolores High School reported 186 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 437 Colorado high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 168 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Dolores High School?

The calculated ratio is 11.5:1, based on 186 students and 16.13 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 Dolores High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Dolores High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dolores School District No. Re-4A attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Dolores High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

48.4% 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 Dolores High School in?

Dolores High School is part of Dolores School District No. Re-4A, based in Dolores, CO, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Dolores High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dolores Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Dolores Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), Teddy Bear Preschool (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.