Montrose High School

600 SOUTH SELIG AVENUE
MONTROSE, CO 81401

1,261 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Montrose High School, located at 600 South Selig Avenue in Montrose, Colorado, serves as a primary educational hub for the surrounding community. As the flagship high school of the Montrose County School District, it offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student involvement in a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and career-technical programs.

Beyond its academic offerings, Montrose High School plays a central role in the local community, reflecting the values and culture of the Western Slope of Colorado. The institution is dedicated to student growth, utilizing its facilities and staff to promote a well-rounded educational experience. By balancing rigorous coursework with personal development opportunities, the school aims to equip its graduates with the skills and character necessary to succeed in an increasingly globalized society.

1,261

Total Students

63.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montrose High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	723
Hispanic	482
Black	8
Asian	10
Two or More	29
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

White
723 (57.3 %)
Hispanic
482 (38.2 %)
Two or More
29 (2.3 %)
Asian
10 (0.8 %)
Black
8 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)

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:	Montrose County School District Re-1J
Phone:	(970)249-6636
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	494
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	85

* 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 9 362

Grade 10 308

Grade 11 317

Grade 12 274