Silverton High School

Silverton School District No. 1 in the county of San Juan
1160 SNOWDEN STREET
SILVERTON, CO 81433
20 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Silverton High School is a unique, rural educational institution located in the heart of the San Juan Mountains in Silverton, Colorado. Serving the students of the San Juan School District, the school is deeply integrated into its high-altitude, historic community. Because of its remote location, the school emphasizes a personalized learning environment where small class sizes allow for close mentorship between students and staff, fostering a tight-knit culture that reflects the town’s resilient and adventurous spirit.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic standards with the realities of living in a mountain environment. Beyond the traditional classroom, Silverton High School often leverages its surroundings for experiential learning, encouraging students to engage with the natural landscape and the local history of the region. By maintaining a strong connection to both the local community and modern educational goals, the school aims to prepare its students for success in higher education and the workforce while nurturing a sense of civic responsibility and independence.
20
Total Students
4.5
Full-Time Teachers
4.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    11 (55.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (45.0 %)
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: Silverton School District No. 1 in the county of San Juan
Phone: (970)387-5543
Website: http://www.silvertonschool.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 20
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 14
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 3
Grade 10 8
Grade 11 3
Grade 12 6
Gender Ratio