Enrollment
100
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
50:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+201% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.2%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Black Canyon High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Black Canyon High School
Black Canyon High School is a higher-need, small high school in Montrose, Colorado, enrolling 100 students.
Class loads run heavy: 50:1 is larger than about 99% of Colorado schools and 201% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 100 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 40 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #40, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (25%) (diversity index 42/100).
The surrounding Montrose County School District Re-1j spends $10,606 per pupil, 35% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Montrose County School District Re-1j also operates Montrose High School (1,279 students) and Centennial Middle School (540 students) alongside Black Canyon High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Black Canyon High School compares
Black Canyon High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,606
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montrose County School District Re-1j, which includes Black Canyon High School.
$10,606
Per student
-35%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 53.3%
Federal 17.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~100 students)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Black Canyon High School's federal record.
- Compare Black Canyon High School against another school. Compare schools
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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.
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.
Is Black Canyon High School a good school?
Black Canyon High School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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