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#155 of 188 private schools in CO
High Mountain Institute
High School · Leadville, CO
A private high school in Leadville, CO serving grades 11th – 12th.
531 COUNTY ROAD 5A, Leadville, CO 80461
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CO.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CO
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where High Mountain Institute sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated913/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Leadville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,274
Median home value
$395,100
Median rent
$1,612/mo
College educated
44.5%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80461; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud City High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Lake County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 7–12 | 3.7 mi | 400 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
High Mountain Institute is listed in Leadville, CO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About High Mountain Institute
High Mountain Institute is a private high school in Leadville, CO, serving approximately 96 students in grades 11th-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #155 of 188 private schools in CO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about High Mountain Institute
What grades does High Mountain Institute serve?
High Mountain Institute serves students in grades 11th through 12th.
How many students attend High Mountain Institute?
High Mountain Institute has an enrollment of approximately 96 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Mountain Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at High Mountain Institute is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does High Mountain Institute rank in CO?
High Mountain Institute ranks #155 of 188 private schools in CO.
What is High Mountain Institute's MySchoolScout rating?
High Mountain Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is High Mountain Institute a private school?
Yes, High Mountain Institute is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is High Mountain Institute a religious school?
No, High Mountain Institute is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 11th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 96
- Gender Split
- 35% M / 65% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 123 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lake County
- Phone
- (719) 486-8200
- Area population (ZIP 80461)
- 7,049
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80461; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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