CUSTER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
CUSTER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Custer County School District Consolidate 1 school district, located in WESTCLIFFE, CO with about 132 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 8 teachers, CUSTER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
CUSTER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, located in Westcliffe, Colorado, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Custer County School District. Situated in the heart of the Wet Mountain Valley, the school is deeply integrated into its rural, tight-knit mountain community. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside extracurricular opportunities that take advantage of the region’s unique geography and small-town atmosphere. Because of its location in a smaller district, the school often benefits from a lower student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for a more personalized educational experience compared to larger urban institutions.
The school is known for fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage both in the classroom and in community life. Beyond standard college-preparatory coursework, CUSTER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL emphasizes character development and local pride, often participating in regional athletic and academic competitions. Serving as a focal point for the Westcliffe area, the school plays a vital role in the social and civic fabric of the valley, preparing its graduates for post-secondary education or the workforce while maintaining the close-knit traditions characteristic of rural Colorado schools.
For more information, contact CUSTER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL at (719) 783-2291 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WESTCLIFFE, CO 81252-9530
(719) 783-2291
CUSTER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in WESTCLIFFE, CO with about 132 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 132
- Teachers:
- 8.78
- 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 132 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CUSTER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 94.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- Female
- 56.1%
- Male
- 43.9%
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.