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#974 of 1,815 schools in CO
Montrose High School
High School · Montrose County School District Re-1j · Montrose, CO
A Montrose County School District Re-1j high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 10500, Montrose, CO 81402
- Math 33% proficient (2022)
- Reading 56% proficient (2021)
- 84.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Montrose High School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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
51.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Montrose 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 76Very Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,461/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Canyon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| Outer RangeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Vista Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 177 | Compare → |
| Peak Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 221 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Montrose County School District Re-1j
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #4 of 13
- District spending per student
- $11,857NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Montrose High School is listed in Montrose County School District Re-1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montrose High School
Montrose High School is a public high school in Montrose, CO, part of Montrose County School District Re-1j, serving approximately 1,275 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #974 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montrose High School
What grades does Montrose High School serve?
Montrose High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Montrose High School?
Montrose High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,275 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montrose High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montrose High School is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montrose High School rank in CO?
Montrose High School ranks #974 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Montrose High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Montrose High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Montrose High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montrose High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Montrose High School a charter school?
No, Montrose High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montrose High School a Title I school?
No, Montrose High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montrose High School?
51.6% of students at Montrose 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
- 1,275
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Montrose County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (970) 249-6636
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.0%
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.
- 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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