- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Montrose, CO
Black Canyon High School
Federal NCES profile for Black Canyon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080579006855
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black Canyon High School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Montrose · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 50:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Black Canyon High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black Canyon High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Montrose, CO.
School address
District: Montrose County School District Re-1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080579006855 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Black Canyon High School held near 118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 2.8 → 6.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 080579006855 · Montrose, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
100 enr · 50:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Montrose High School (1,279 students)
Black Canyon High School held near 118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 2.8 → 6.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Black Canyon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montrose High
Montrose High School
1,279 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
540 students
- Johnson Elemen
Johnson Elementary School
531 students
- Olathe Middle/ 499
Olathe Middle/High School
499 students
- Columbine Midd 491
Columbine Middle School
491 students
- This school 100
Black Canyon High School
100 students
What this shows Black Canyon High School reports 100 students on the CCD universe file.
How Black Canyon High School compares
Black Canyon High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 50:1 | ▲ 201% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 64% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
50:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
100
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
50:1
students per teacher
- 201% above state mean
Top 99% in Colorado - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,857
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.0%
White 25.0%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Black Canyon High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
District finance for Montrose County School District Re-1j reports $11,857 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Black Canyon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olathe Middle/High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbine Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black Canyon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~100 students)
Frequently asked questions about Black Canyon High School
How many students attend Black Canyon High School?
Black Canyon High School has 100 students enrolled. It is a high school in Montrose, CO. CCD year-over-year: 114 (2022-23) → 118 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Canyon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Canyon High School is 50:1, which is 201% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 218% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Black Canyon High School?
63.2% of students at Black Canyon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black Canyon High School?
The largest demographic group at Black Canyon High School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.0% of enrollment, in Montrose, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black Canyon High School?
Black Canyon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Black Canyon High School rank among high schools in Montrose?
By Resource Investment Index, Black Canyon High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Montrose, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Montrose on the city page.
What other schools are in Montrose County School District Re-1j?
Besides Black Canyon High School, Montrose County School District Re-1j also operates Montrose High School (1,279 students), Centennial Middle School (540 students), and Johnson Elementary School (531 students). See the Montrose County School District Re-1j district page for the complete list.