Byron Syring Delta Center

53 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Byron Syring Delta Center, located in Monte Vista, Colorado, operates as an alternative education facility within the Monte Vista School District. Designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting, the center focuses on providing a personalized approach to learning. By offering a smaller, more flexible environment, the school aims to help students overcome academic or personal challenges, allowing them to earn their high school diplomas and prepare for future success.

The curriculum and programming at the Delta Center are tailored to meet the diverse needs of its student body, emphasizing credit recovery, social-emotional growth, and career readiness. By maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere, the school works to foster strong relationships between staff and students, ensuring that each individual receives the guidance necessary to stay on track toward graduation. As a vital part of the district's educational offerings, the center serves as a pathway for students to reclaim their academic journey and transition toward post-secondary goals.

Total Students

1.4

Full-Time Teachers

36.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Byron Syring Delta Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	32
Two or More	1

Hispanic
32 (60.4 %)
White
20 (37.7 %)
Two or More
1 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Monte Vista School District No. C-8
Phone:	(719)852-2212
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	53
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	36.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 7

Grade 10 13

Grade 11 23

Grade 12 10