Pine River Valley High School (Closed 2010)

535 Candelaria Street
Ignacio, CO 81137
Pine River Valley High School serves 67 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
67 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
15:1
American Indian
60%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
28%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Pine River Valley High School?
67 students attend Pine River Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Pine River Valley High School students are American Indian, 28% of students are White, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine River Valley High School?
Pine River Valley High School has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pine River Valley High School offer ?
Pine River Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pine River Valley High School part of?
Pine River Valley High School is part of Ignacio School District No. 11jt.

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