Ouray Senior High School

Ouray School District No. R-1 of the county of Ouray and
400 7TH AVENUE
OURAY, CO 81427
40 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Ouray Senior High School is a small, public secondary institution located in the scenic mountain town of Ouray, Colorado. As part of the Ouray School District R-1, it serves a close-knit community, offering a personalized educational environment that leverages its unique location in the San Juan Mountains. The school is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere where students benefit from smaller class sizes, allowing for meaningful interaction between faculty and pupils.

Academically and culturally, the school emphasizes a well-rounded experience that combines core curriculum with the natural opportunities afforded by its high-altitude setting. By integrating rigorous learning standards with local community engagement, Ouray Senior High aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the workforce. The school serves as a central hub for the town, reflecting the values and spirit of the surrounding community while maintaining a focus on individual student growth and achievement.
40
Total Students
6.8
Full-Time Teachers
5.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    31 (77.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (12.5 %)
  • Asian
    2 (5.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (2.5 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.5 %)
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: Ouray School District No. R-1 of the county of Ouray and
Phone: (970)325-4505
Website: http://ouray.k12.co.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 40
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 17
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 13
Grade 10 7
Grade 11 9
Grade 12 11
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Telluride High School
Telluride School District No. R-1
335 Students
725 WEST COLORADO AVENUE
TELLURIDE, CO 81435 (10.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th