SIMLA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SIMLA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the Big Sandy School District No. 100J school district, located in SIMLA, CO with about 71 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 6 teachers, SIMLA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

SIMLA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is located in the small rural town of Simla, Colorado, and serves as part of the Big Sandy School District 100J. Situated on Pueblo Street, the school acts as a central educational hub for the surrounding community, focusing on the developmental needs of students during their middle school years. As a member of the Pikes Peak Board of Cooperative Educational Services (PPBOCES), the school leverages regional resources to support its academic programming and administrative operations.

The school’s online presence via the Big Sandy district website highlights a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique culture of a small-town school district. By emphasizing a close-knit educational community, Simla Junior High aims to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school, preparing students for the transition to Simla High School. The school remains dedicated to providing essential core academics and extracurricular opportunities designed to help its students succeed within the broader context of the Big Sandy School District.

For more information, contact SIMLA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (719) 541-2291 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

619 PUEBLO ST
SIMLA, CO 80835
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SIMLA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in SIMLA, CO with about 71 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
71
Teachers:
6.63
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 71 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SIMLA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
84.5%
Hispanic/Latino
11.3%
Two or more races
4.2%

Female
52.1%
Male
47.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.