Dove Creek High School

Dolores County School District RE-2J
525 NORTH MAIN STREET
DOVE CREEK, CO 81324
139 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Dove Creek High School, located at 525 North Main Street in Dove Creek, Colorado, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Dolores County School District. As a small, rural school, it functions as the heart of the local community, emphasizing a close-knit environment where students benefit from individualized attention and strong relationships with faculty. The school is known for its "Bulldog" pride and plays a central role in town life, particularly through its extracurricular programs and athletics, which often unite the small population of the region.

Academically and culturally, Dove Creek High School is defined by its commitment to preparing students for life beyond its rural setting. Despite its remote location in Southwestern Colorado, the school strives to provide a well-rounded curriculum that fosters both personal growth and academic achievement. By leveraging its size, the school creates a supportive atmosphere that encourages student participation in various clubs, sports, and community service projects, helping to instill a sense of responsibility and local engagement in every graduate.
139
Total Students
12.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    125 (89.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (5.8 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (2.2 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Dolores County School District RE-2J
Phone: (970)677-2237
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 139
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 64
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 15
Grade 7 16
Grade 8 22
Grade 9 22
Grade 10 20
Grade 11 15
Grade 12 29
Gender Ratio