Pritchett High School

Pritchett School District No. Re-3
533 IRVING STREET
PRITCHETT, CO 81064
14 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Pritchett High School is a small, rural public school located in the town of Pritchett, Colorado. Serving the educational needs of the local Baca County community, the school is part of the Pritchett School District RE-3. Due to its location in a sparsely populated region of southeastern Colorado, the school typically operates with a very small student body, allowing for a personalized, close-knit academic environment that emphasizes individualized attention and community involvement.

As a K-12 facility (often operating within a unified school structure), Pritchett High School plays a central role in the social and civic life of the town. The school focuses on providing essential core curriculum while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities that come with rural education. By fostering a intimate classroom setting, the institution strives to prepare its students for future academic or vocational pursuits while maintaining the traditional values and small-town spirit characteristic of the High Plains region.
14
Total Students
2.4
Full-Time Teachers
5.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    11 (78.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (21.4 %)
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: Pritchett School District No. Re-3
Phone: (719)523-4045
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 14
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 6
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 1
Grade 10 5
Grade 11 4
Grade 12 4
Gender Ratio