Serving 46 students in grades 9-12, Ouray Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ouray Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ouray Senior High School's student population of 46 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
46 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Motto
Developing Minds to Match our Mountains
School Rankings
Ouray Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ouray Senior High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#458 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
20%
37%
Black
2%
5%
White
74%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ouray Senior High School's ranking?
Ouray Senior High School is ranked #458 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ouray Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Ouray Senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Ouray Senior High School?
46 students attend Ouray Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ouray Senior High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ouray Senior High School?
Ouray Senior High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ouray Senior High School offer ?
Ouray Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ouray Senior High School part of?
Ouray Senior High School is part of Ouray School District No. R-1 Of The County Of Ouray And.
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