Serving 321 students in grades 9-12, Telluride High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Telluride High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Telluride High School's student population of 321 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Telluride High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Telluride High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#124 out of 1734 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
16%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
82%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Telluride High School's ranking?
Telluride High School is ranked #124 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Telluride High School?
The graduation rate of Telluride High School is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Telluride High School?
321 students attend Telluride High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Telluride High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Telluride High School?
Telluride High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Telluride High School offer ?
Telluride High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Telluride High School part of?
Telluride High School is part of Telluride School District No. R-1.
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