SOUTHWEST COLORADO E-SCHOOL
SOUTHWEST COLORADO E-SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the San Juan BOCES school district, located in DURANGO, CO with about 61 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 2 teachers, SOUTHWEST COLORADO E-SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 30:1. 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.
Southwest Colorado eSchool (SWCeS) is a state-authorized, multi-district online public school based in Durango, Colorado. It serves students in grades 6 through 12, offering a flexible, virtual learning environment designed to meet the needs of students who require an alternative to the traditional brick-and-mortar classroom setting. By leveraging digital curriculum and personalized instruction, the school aims to provide a high-quality education that is accessible to students across a wide geographic region, allowing them to balance their studies with personal, athletic, or professional commitments.
The school places a strong emphasis on student agency and support, providing students with access to certified teachers and a structured online platform that facilitates both independent study and collaborative learning. Because it is a public school, SWCeS adheres to Colorado state academic standards while offering the convenience of a remote model. It is well-suited for self-motivated learners, students seeking credit recovery options, or those who simply thrive in a digital learning space, ensuring that students have a clear pathway toward high school graduation and post-secondary success.
For more information, contact SOUTHWEST COLORADO E-SCHOOL at (970) 403-0946 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DURANGO, CO 81301-5206
(970) 403-0946
SOUTHWEST COLORADO E-SCHOOL is a public school in DURANGO, CO with about 61 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- San Juan BOCES
- Total Students:
- 61
- Teachers:
- 2.75
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Full 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 61 students
- White
- 65.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 27.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.6%
- Female
- 54.1%
- Male
- 45.9%
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.