DOVE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL

DOVE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the Dolores County School District RE-2J school district, located in DOVE CREEK, CO with about 126 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, DOVE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

DOVE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL, located at 525 North Main Street in Dove Creek, Colorado, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Dolores County School District. As a small, rural school, it functions as the heart of the local community, emphasizing a close-knit environment where students benefit from individualized attention and strong relationships with faculty. The school is known for its "Bulldog" pride and plays a central role in town life, particularly through its extracurricular programs and athletics, which often unite the small population of the region.

Academically and culturally, DOVE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL is defined by its commitment to preparing students for life beyond its rural setting. Despite its remote location in Southwestern Colorado, the school strives to provide a well-rounded curriculum that fosters both personal growth and academic achievement. By leveraging its size, the school creates a supportive atmosphere that encourages student participation in various clubs, sports, and community service projects, helping to instill a sense of responsibility and local engagement in every graduate.

For more information, contact DOVE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL at (970) 677-2237 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

525 NORTH MAIN STREET
DOVE CREEK, CO 81324
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DOVE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DOVE CREEK, CO with about 126 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
126
Teachers:
9.53
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
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 126 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DOVE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
91.3%
Hispanic/Latino
4.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.2%
Two or more races
0.8%

Female
38.9%
Male
61.1%

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.