Meeker High School

Meeker School District Re1
550 SCHOOL STREET
MEEKER, CO 81641
220 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Meeker High School is located in the small, rural community of Meeker, Colorado, serving as the primary secondary education hub for the region. As part of the Meeker School District RE-1, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often functioning as a central gathering point for community events, athletics, and regional activities. The school prides itself on a supportive environment where faculty and staff focus on personalized learning, taking advantage of smaller class sizes to foster strong relationships between teachers and students.

Academically, Meeker High School emphasizes a well-rounded education that prepares students for both higher education and vocational career paths. The curriculum is supplemented by various extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, clubs, and service organizations, which are highly valued in the tight-knit town. By maintaining a focus on core academic standards while encouraging individual growth, the school aims to provide its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a changing global economy while remaining grounded in the values of their mountain community.
220
Total Students
14.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    189 (85.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    26 (11.8 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.4 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.9 %)
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: Meeker School District Re1
Phone: (970)878-9070
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 220
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 71
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 51
Grade 10 57
Grade 11 62
Grade 12 50
Gender Ratio