Serving 40 students in grades 9-12, Ouray Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ouray Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ouray Senior High School's student population of 40 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ouray Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ouray Senior High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#441 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
85%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ouray Senior High School's ranking?
Ouray Senior High School is ranked #441 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ouray Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Ouray Senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Ouray Senior High School?
40 students attend Ouray Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Ouray Senior High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ouray Senior High School?
Ouray Senior High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ouray Senior High School offer ?
Ouray Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ouray Senior High School part of?
Ouray Senior High School is part of Ouray School District No. R-1 Of The County Of Ouray And.
School Calendar
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Date
NO SCHOOL - Spring Break (Events)
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (1/2 day) (Events)
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
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