TELLURIDE HIGH SCHOOL
TELLURIDE HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Telluride School District No. R-1 school district, located in TELLURIDE, CO with about 252 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 20 teachers, TELLURIDE 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.
TELLURIDE HIGH SCHOOL, located in the scenic mountain town of Telluride, Colorado, is a small, public secondary institution known for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to personalized learning. Serving a tight-knit community, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, blending traditional college-preparatory coursework with unique opportunities that leverage the town’s rich cultural and natural resources. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and civic responsibility, often resulting in high academic achievement and strong post-secondary readiness.
Beyond the classroom, the school is deeply integrated into the Telluride lifestyle, placing a high value on outdoor education, athletics, and the arts. Given its location in a world-renowned mountain destination, students often benefit from experiential learning opportunities that connect the curriculum to the surrounding wilderness and local industries. With a focus on small class sizes and a supportive faculty, TELLURIDE HIGH SCHOOL aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body that is prepared for both global challenges and the unique professional landscape of the 21st century.
For more information, contact TELLURIDE HIGH SCHOOL at (970) 728-4377 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
TELLURIDE, CO 81435-9145
(970) 728-4377
http://www.tellurideschool.org
TELLURIDE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in TELLURIDE, CO with about 252 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Telluride School District No. R-1
- Total Students:
- 252
- Teachers:
- 20.06
- 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 252 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TELLURIDE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 75.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
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.