KIT CARSON JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
KIT CARSON JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Kit Carson School District No. R-1 school district, located in KIT CARSON, CO with about 61 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 7 teachers, KIT CARSON JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.
KIT CARSON JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a small, rural public school located in Kit Carson, Colorado, serving students in grades 7 through 12. As a combined junior and senior high facility, it plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing a close-knit educational environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty. The school is known for fostering a tight-knit culture typical of Eastern Colorado’s plains, where the academic and extracurricular experience is deeply integrated with the values of the surrounding agricultural community.
The school is part of the Kit Carson School District R-1 and focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary education or the workforce. Because of its small student population, the school prides itself on offering diverse opportunities for student involvement, particularly in athletics and extracurricular activities, which are central to school spirit. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, Kit Carson Junior-Senior High aims to provide its students with the academic foundation and character development necessary to succeed in a larger world while remaining rooted in the traditions of their local community.
For more information, contact KIT CARSON JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (719) 962-3219 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KIT CARSON, CO 80825
(719) 962-3219
KIT CARSON JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in KIT CARSON, CO with about 61 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Kit Carson School District No. R-1
- Total Students:
- 61
- Teachers:
- 7.46
- 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 61 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KIT CARSON JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Female
- 52.5%
- Male
- 47.5%
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.