- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080576001356
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Monte Vista · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Monte Vista Senior High School held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.1 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 080576001356 · Monte Vista, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 15.1:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Bill Metz Elementary School (253 students)
Monte Vista Senior High School held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.1 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Monte Vista Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Monte Vista Senior High School
272 students
- Bill Metz Elem
Bill Metz Elementary School
253 students
- Monte Vista Mi
Monte Vista Middle School
190 students
- Marsh Elementa
Marsh Elementary School
166 students
- Byron Syring D 51
Byron Syring Delta Center
51 students
- Monte Vista on 43
Monte Vista on-Line Academy
43 students
What this shows Monte Vista Senior High School reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monte Vista Senior High School compares
Monte Vista Senior 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,496
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.
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.
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
District finance for Monte Vista School District No. C-8 reports $12,496 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~272 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.