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Montrose High School

Grades 09–12 · MONTROSE, CO · NCES 080579000992

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600 SOUTH SELIG AVENUE · MONTROSE, CO 81401

At a glance

Reported students

1,279

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

66.1

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

19.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Colorado high enrollment

82nd percentile

Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

374

Montrose High School: 1,279 reported students.

State peer staffing position

72nd percentile

19.3:1 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
1,392
Teachers (FTE)
65.15
Student–teacher ratio
21.4:1

What the reported data says about Montrose High School

Montrose High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in MONTROSE. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Montrose County School District Re-1J. NCES reports 1,279 students for 2024–25.

Among 437 high schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 336 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.3:1, above 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 (58.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (36.6%). English learners represent 11.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. 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 14 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Montrose High School

  1. 1How do the reported 19.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 66.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4.34 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
11.2%
Students with disabilities
13.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch
45.3%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
4.34
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

  • White58.7%
  • Hispanic36.6%
  • Black0.5%
  • Asian0.4%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
  • Multiracial3%

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

14 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 Montrose County School District Re-1J

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

Olathe Middle/High School

High · Grades 06–12

499 reported students

Vista Charter School

High · Grades 09–12

188 reported students

Black Canyon High School

High · Grades 09–12

100 reported students

Centennial Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

540 reported students

Johnson Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

531 reported students

Columbine Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

491 reported students

View all 15 district schools →