Enrollment
100
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 080579006855
Black Canyon High School — Montrose, CO
Federal NCES profile for Black Canyon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 0/100.
👥 Class size 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Montrose County School District Re-1j · Colorado
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
57:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
+237% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Black Canyon High School reports 100 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 57:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 237% above the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 258% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 63.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 64% above the Colorado average and 22% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Montrose County School District Re-1j spends $12,038 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.8% from local sources (property taxes), 53.3% from the state, and 17.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Black Canyon High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 57:1 | ▲ 237% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 64% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 11% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
57:1
students per teacher
— 237% above state mean
Top 99% in Colorado — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,038
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 100 Top 11% in Colorado — larger than 89% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 57:1 +237% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 63.2% +64% vs state
NCES ID 080579006855
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montrose County School District Re-1j, which includes Black Canyon High School.
$12,038
Per student
-43%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
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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 57:1, which is 237% higher than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 258% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.