Monte Vista Senior High School

www.monte.k12.co.us

250 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Monte Vista Senior High School is a public secondary institution located in Monte Vista, Colorado, serving students in the San Luis Valley region. As part of the Monte Vista School District (RE-3), the school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances core academic rigor with extracurricular opportunities. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, fostering an environment aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded development, offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and vocational pathways to engage its student body. By leveraging its position within the school district, Monte Vista Senior High strives to maintain a supportive culture that addresses the diverse needs of its students. Prospective families and community members can learn more about the school's specific policies, calendars, and academic initiatives by visiting their official website at http://www.monte.k12.co.us.

250

Total Students

18.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monte Vista Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	183
Two or More	5
American Indian	3

Hispanic
183 (73.2 %)
White
59 (23.6 %)
Two or More
5 (2.0 %)
American Indian
3 (1.2 %)

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:	Monte Vista School District No. C-8
Phone:	(719)852-3586
Website:	http://www.monte.k12.co.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 86

Grade 10 73

Grade 11 46

Grade 12 45