Estes Park High School

Estes Park School District R-3
1600 MANFORD AVENUE
ESTES PARK, CO 80517
323 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Estes Park High School, located at 1600 Manford Avenue in Estes Park, Colorado, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the school takes advantage of its unique geographic setting by offering students access to a robust array of outdoor and environmental programs that capitalize on the natural landscape, alongside a comprehensive standard curriculum.

The school is well-regarded for maintaining a small-town atmosphere that fosters close relationships between students and faculty. In addition to core academics, Estes Park High School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, providing various extracurricular activities, competitive athletic programs, and opportunities for student leadership. As the flagship high school for the Estes Park School District, it serves as a central hub for community events and pride, dedicated to preparing its students for success in both higher education and the workforce.
323
Total Students
25.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    196 (60.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    114 (35.3 %)
  • Asian
    6 (1.9 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.9 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6 %)
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: Estes Park School District R-3
Phone: (970)586-5321
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 98
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 78
Grade 10 79
Grade 11 83
Grade 12 83
Gender Ratio