Enrollment
272
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Monte Vista, CO
Monte Vista Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Monte Vista Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080576001356
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monte Vista Senior High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Monte Vista · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Monte Vista Senior High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monte Vista Senior High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Monte Vista, CO.
School address
District: Monte Vista School District No. C-8 · Colorado
NCES ID 080576001356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.6%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monte Vista Senior High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monte Vista Senior High School
Monte Vista Senior High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Monte Vista, Colorado, enrolling 272 students.
At 15.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 272 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 215 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #61.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and White (27%) (diversity index 43/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 145 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Monte Vista School District No. C-8 spends $11,711 per pupil, 28% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Monte Vista School District No. C-8 also operates Bill Metz Elementary School (253 students) and Monte Vista Middle School (190 students) alongside Monte Vista Senior 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 Monte Vista Senior High School compares
Monte Vista Senior 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▲ 39% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Colorado - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,711
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 145 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 70.1%
White 27.3%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Monte Vista Senior High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monte Vista School District No. C-8, which includes Monte Vista Senior High School.
$11,711
Per student
-28%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 59.2%
Federal 18.8%
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 Monte Vista Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Metz Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marsh Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Byron Syring Delta Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista on-Line Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monte Vista Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 51:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
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 (~272 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Monte Vista Senior High School
How many students attend Monte Vista Senior High School?
Monte Vista Senior High School has 272 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monte Vista, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista Senior High School is 15.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monte Vista Senior High School?
53.6% of students at Monte Vista Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monte Vista Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Monte Vista Senior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment, in Monte Vista, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monte Vista Senior High School?
Monte Vista Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monte Vista Senior High School rank among high schools in Monte Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Monte Vista Senior High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Monte Vista, 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 Monte Vista on the city page.
Is Monte Vista Senior High School a good school?
Monte Vista Senior High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 Monte Vista School District No. C-8?
Besides Monte Vista Senior High School, Monte Vista School District No. C-8 also operates Bill Metz Elementary School (253 students), Monte Vista Middle School (190 students), and Marsh Elementary School (166 students). See the Monte Vista School District No. C-8 district page for the complete list.
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