Canon City High School

Fremont Re-1
1313 COLLEGE
CANON CITY, CO 81212
936 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Canon City High School (CCHS), located in Canon City, Colorado, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Canon City School District RE-1. Situated at 1313 College Avenue, the school is known for its role as the centerpiece of the local community, fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and student development. The high school offers a traditional comprehensive curriculum, complemented by various extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school is deeply integrated into the historic and scenic Canon City area, reflecting the values of its surrounding community. By leveraging its district website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing access to resources, calendars, and academic policies. CCHS is committed to a culture of growth, striving to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to succeed in a rapidly changing world while maintaining the small-town support system for which the district is recognized.
936
Total Students
47.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    719 (76.8%)
  • Hispanic
    155 (16.6%)
  • Two or More
    47 (5.0%)
  • Black
    4 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.3%)
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: Fremont Re-1
Phone: (719)276-5870
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 936
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 413
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 51

* 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 9 243
Grade 10 220
Grade 11 202
Grade 12 271
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Florence Jr./Sr. High School
Fremont Re-2
572 Students
2006 STATE HIGHWAY 67
FLORENCE, CO 81226 (7.3 miles away)
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