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#1136 of 1,815 schools in CO
Monte Vista Senior High School
High School · Monte Vista School District No. C-8 · Monte Vista, CO
A Monte Vista School District No. C-8 high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
295 EAST PROSPECT, Monte Vista, CO 81144
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Monte Vista Senior High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Monte Vista Senior High School 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,385/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monte Vista), 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
$61,554
Median home value
$217,500
Median rent
$752/mo
College educated
30.4%
Homeownership
67.1%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81144; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Syring Delta CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Monte Vista On-line AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 4–12 | 0.1 mi | 56 | 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.
Monte Vista School District No. C-8
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,496NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monte Vista Senior High School is listed in Monte Vista School District No. C-8; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monte Vista Senior High School
Monte Vista Senior High School is a public high school in Monte Vista, CO, part of Monte Vista School District No. C-8, serving approximately 254 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,136 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monte Vista Senior High School
What grades does Monte Vista Senior High School serve?
Monte Vista Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Monte Vista Senior High School?
Monte Vista Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 254 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista Senior High School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monte Vista Senior High School rank in CO?
Monte Vista Senior High School ranks #1,136 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Monte Vista Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Monte Vista Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Monte Vista Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monte Vista Senior High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Monte Vista Senior High School a charter school?
No, Monte Vista Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monte Vista Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Monte Vista Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monte Vista Senior High School?
68.1% of students at Monte Vista Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 254
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Rio Grande County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (719) 852-3586
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 81144)
- 6,677
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 81144; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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