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Montrose High School vs. Vista Charter School

Should you attend Montrose High School or Vista Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Montrose High School
600 South Selig Avenue
Montrose, CO 81402
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Vista Charter School
1810 St. Mary Drive
Montrose, CO 81402
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Vista Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,275 students in grades 9-12, Montrose High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 177 students in grades 9-12, Vista Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
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Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,275 students
177 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Montrose High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Vista Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Montrose High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Vista Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
5 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Montrose High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Vista Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
35:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Montrose High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Vista Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#666 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
#1454 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Montrose High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Vista Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Top 50% in CO)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montrose High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vista Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
56%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montrose High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vista Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 10% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
89%
(Top 50% in CO)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Montrose High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Vista Charter School with the average graduation rate observed in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Montrose High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Vista Charter School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
358
2
Grade 10 Students
338
8
Grade 11 Students
281
41
Grade 12 Students
298
126

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Montrose High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Vista Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Montrose High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Vista Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Hispanic
37%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Montrose High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Vista Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Montrose High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Vista Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
59%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Montrose High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Vista Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Montrose High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Vista Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.52
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Montrose High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Vista Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Montrose High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Vista Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Montrose High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Vista Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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