Telluride High School
335 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Telluride High School, located in the scenic mountain town of Telluride, Colorado, is a small, public secondary institution known for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to personalized learning. Serving a tight-knit community, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, blending traditional college-preparatory coursework with unique opportunities that leverage the town’s rich cultural and natural resources. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and civic responsibility, often resulting in high academic achievement and strong post-secondary readiness.
Beyond the classroom, the school is deeply integrated into the Telluride lifestyle, placing a high value on outdoor education, athletics, and the arts. Given its location in a world-renowned mountain destination, students often benefit from experiential learning opportunities that connect the curriculum to the surrounding wilderness and local industries. With a focus on small class sizes and a supportive faculty, Telluride High School aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body that is prepared for both global challenges and the unique professional landscape of the 21st century.
Beyond the classroom, the school is deeply integrated into the Telluride lifestyle, placing a high value on outdoor education, athletics, and the arts. Given its location in a world-renowned mountain destination, students often benefit from experiential learning opportunities that connect the curriculum to the surrounding wilderness and local industries. With a focus on small class sizes and a supportive faculty, Telluride High School aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body that is prepared for both global challenges and the unique professional landscape of the 21st century.
335
Total Students
22.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 268 |
| Hispanic | 61 |
| Two or More | 5 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White268 (80.0 %)
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Hispanic61 (18.2 %)
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Two or More5 (1.5 %)
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American Indian1 (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: | Telluride School District No. R-1 |
| Phone: | (970)728-4377 |
| Website: | http://tmhs.tellurideschool.org/ |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 335 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 22.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 63 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 29 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
90
Grade 10
94
Grade 11
81
Grade 12
70
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 90 |
| Grade 10 | 94 |
| Grade 11 | 81 |
| Grade 12 | 70 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 155 | 46.3% |
| Male | 180 | 53.7% |
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
High School 9th - 12th