SIMLA HIGH SCHOOL

SIMLA HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Big Sandy School District No. 100J school district, located in SIMLA, CO with about 90 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 8 teachers, SIMLA 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.

SIMLA HIGH SCHOOL, located in the small town of Simla, Colorado, serves as a core component of the Big Sandy School District 100J. As a rural educational institution, it functions as a tight-knit community hub, providing primary and secondary education to students in the surrounding region. The school emphasizes a foundational academic curriculum while maintaining a focus on the unique needs of a small-town student body, aiming to prepare graduates for either higher education or the workforce through personalized attention and local involvement.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Pikes Peak Board of Cooperative Educational Services (PPBOCES), which allows it to leverage shared regional resources to support its operations. Its campus on Pueblo Street serves as the center for student life, including various extracurricular activities and athletics that are central to the culture of many small Colorado school districts. By maintaining a connection to the broader educational network via its district website, SIMLA HIGH SCHOOL strives to bridge the gap between its rural setting and the evolving requirements of modern academic standards.

For more information, contact SIMLA HIGH SCHOOL at (719) 541-2291 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.