Calhan Secondary School

Calhan District No. RJ1
800 BULLDOG DRIVE
CALHAN, CO 80808
213 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Calhan High School, located in Calhan, Colorado, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Calhan School District RJ-1. Situated in a rural community approximately 35 miles northeast of Colorado Springs, the school functions as a focal point for the local area, offering a traditional academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular programs. The school is home to the "Bulldogs" and places a significant emphasis on fostering a close-knit environment where students can engage in both rigorous coursework and community-oriented activities.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Calhan High School is noted for its commitment to preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory paths or vocational development. The school utilizes its small-town setting to maintain a low student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for more personalized instruction and student support. By balancing standard educational requirements with athletic programs and student organizations, the school seeks to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute to their local community and beyond.
213
Total Students
22.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    180 (84.5%)
  • Hispanic
    18 (8.5%)
  • Black
    10 (4.7%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.9%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Calhan District No. RJ1
Phone: (719)347-2766
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 213
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 97
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 27
Grade 7 29
Grade 8 27
Grade 9 26
Grade 10 34
Grade 11 35
Grade 12 35
Gender Ratio