OTIS JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

OTIS JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Otis School District No. R-3 school district, located in OTIS, CO with about 116 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 9 teachers, OTIS JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

OTIS JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located in Otis, Colorado, serves as a central educational hub for the small, rural community of Washington County. As a combined junior-senior high school, the institution provides a continuous educational experience for students in grades 7 through 12. The school is part of the Otis School District R-3, which emphasizes a close-knit learning environment typical of rural Colorado districts, focusing on personalized attention and strong community involvement.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture through its extracurricular programs, including athletics and student organizations. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, Otis Junior-Senior High aims to prepare its graduates for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce directly. The school serves as a focal point for the town, fostering a collaborative atmosphere where faculty, parents, and students work together to support academic achievement and extracurricular development.

For more information, contact OTIS JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (970) 246-3486 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.