Battle Mountain High School

904 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Battle Mountain High School, located in Edwards, Colorado, serves as a primary secondary education institution within the Eagle County School District. Situated in the heart of the Vail Valley, the school is known for its modern campus and commitment to fostering a comprehensive learning environment that prepares students for both higher education and career paths. The school maintains a strong sense of community spirit, often represented by its mascot, the Husky, and is deeply integrated into the local mountain culture of Eagle County.

Academically, Battle Mountain offers a rigorous curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, concurrent enrollment opportunities with local colleges, and a variety of extracurricular activities ranging from competitive athletics to arts and leadership programs. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to student success, encouraging involvement in both academic and social pursuits. By leveraging its location and district resources, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining high standards for personal and academic achievement.

904

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Battle Mountain High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	354
Hispanic	514
Black	6
Asian	8
Two or More	15
American Indian	7

Hispanic
514 (56.9 %)
White
354 (39.2 %)
Two or More
15 (1.7 %)
Asian
8 (0.9 %)
American Indian
7 (0.8 %)
Black
6 (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:	Eagle County School District No. Re 50
Phone:	(970)328-2930
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	904
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	332
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	100

* 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 9 224

Grade 10 245

Grade 11 239

Grade 12 196