DEER TRAIL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
DEER TRAIL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Deer Trail School District No. 26J school district, located in DEER TRAIL, CO with about 94 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 8 teachers, DEER TRAIL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
DEER TRAIL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a small, rural public school located in Deer Trail, Colorado, serving students in grades 7 through 12. As part of the Deer Trail School District 26J, the institution functions as a community hub for the town and its surrounding agricultural area. Because of its small size, the school is able to offer a close-knit learning environment where students often benefit from smaller class sizes and individualized attention from faculty, fostering a supportive atmosphere for academic and personal development.
The school is deeply integrated into the culture of the eastern plains of Colorado, often emphasizing traditional values, extracurricular participation, and community involvement. While the school manages the challenges of being in a remote, sparsely populated district, it strives to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether that includes vocational training, military service, or higher education. Its facilities on 2nd Avenue serve as the focal point for both academics and local athletic events, maintaining a sense of school spirit that reflects the tight-knit nature of the Deer Trail community.
For more information, contact DEER TRAIL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (303) 769-4421 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DEER TRAIL, CO 80105
(303) 769-4421
DEER TRAIL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in DEER TRAIL, CO with about 94 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Deer Trail School District No. 26J
- Total Students:
- 94
- Teachers:
- 8.79
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 94 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DEER TRAIL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 71.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 26.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Female
- 57.4%
- Male
- 42.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.