WALSH HIGH SCHOOL

WALSH HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Walsh School District No. Re-1 school district, located in WALSH, CO with about 50 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 7 teachers, WALSH HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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.

WALSH HIGH SCHOOL is a small, public secondary school located in the town of Walsh, Colorado, situated in the far southeastern corner of the state near the Kansas border. As part of the Walsh School District RE-1, it serves a tight-knit, rural agricultural community. The school is known for its intimate learning environment, where low student-to-teacher ratios allow for personalized instruction and strong relationships between the faculty and the student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, WALSH HIGH SCHOOL serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing traditional values and school spirit. Like many rural Colorado schools, it plays a vital role in local extracurricular activities, including athletics and community events, which are essential to life in the Baca County region. The school is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the local workforce, while maintaining the close-knit character defined by its small-town setting.

For more information, contact WALSH HIGH SCHOOL at (719) 324-5221 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

300 CALIFORNIA STREET
WALSH, CO 81090
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WALSH HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in WALSH, CO with about 50 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
50
Teachers:
7.13
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
Grade Levels Offered
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 50 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WALSH HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.

White
86.0%
Hispanic/Latino
14.0%

Female
56.0%
Male
44.0%

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.