- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Steamboat Springs, CO
Steamboat Springs High School
Federal NCES profile for Steamboat Springs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080666001144
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steamboat Springs High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Colorado schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Steamboat Springs · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 6.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Steamboat Springs High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steamboat Springs High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Steamboat Springs, CO.
School address
District: Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080666001144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Steamboat Springs High School held near 845 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.3 → 50.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 080666001144 · Steamboat Springs, CO High · MID · TRAD
871 enr · 18.1:1 · 6.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Steamboat Springs Middle School (440 students)
Steamboat Springs High School held near 845 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.3 → 50.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Steamboat Springs High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Steamboat Springs High School
871 students
- Steamboat Spri
Steamboat Springs Middle School
440 students
- Soda Creek Ele
Soda Creek Elementary School
379 students
- Strawberry Par
Strawberry Park Elementary School
368 students
- Sleeping Giant 337
Sleeping Giant School
337 students
- North Routt Co 82
North Routt Community Charter School
82 students
What this shows Steamboat Springs High School reports 871 students on the CCD universe file.
How Steamboat Springs High School compares
Steamboat Springs 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.7% | ▼ 83% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 871 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
871
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Colorado - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$17,525
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.3 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Steamboat Springs High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 reports $17,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Steamboat Springs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steamboat Springs Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Soda Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Strawberry Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sleeping Giant School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Routt Community Charter School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steamboat Springs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~871 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Steamboat Springs High School
How many students attend Steamboat Springs High School?
Steamboat Springs High School has 871 students enrolled. It is a high school in Steamboat Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 842 (2022-23) → 845 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steamboat Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Steamboat Springs High School is 18.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Steamboat Springs High School?
6.7% of students at Steamboat Springs High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steamboat Springs High School?
The largest demographic group at Steamboat Springs High School is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Steamboat Springs, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steamboat Springs High School?
Steamboat Springs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Steamboat Springs High School rank among public schools in Steamboat Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Steamboat Springs High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Steamboat Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Steamboat Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2?
Besides Steamboat Springs High School, Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 also operates Steamboat Springs Middle School (440 students), Soda Creek Elementary School (379 students), and Strawberry Park Elementary School (368 students). See the Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 district page for the complete list.