Cedaredge High School

Delta County Joint District No. 50
575 SE DEER CREEK DR
CEDAREDGE, CO 81413
280 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Cedaredge High School, located in the town of Cedaredge, Colorado, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community within the Delta County School District. As a smaller, rural high school, it fosters a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and strong relationships with faculty. The school focuses on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that path involves post-secondary education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce, by offering a blend of core academic requirements and various elective opportunities.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Cedaredge High School plays a significant role in the local culture by emphasizing student involvement in extracurricular activities. The school offers a variety of athletics, clubs, and organizations that promote leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. By leveraging its scenic location near the Grand Mesa, the school often integrates its environment into its identity, encouraging a sense of community pride and engagement among its students, staff, and the residents of Cedaredge.
280
Total Students
17.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    228 (81.4%)
  • Hispanic
    40 (14.3%)
  • Two or More
    11 (3.9%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
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: Delta County Joint District No. 50
Phone: (970)856-6882
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 117
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* 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 75
Grade 10 66
Grade 11 71
Grade 12 68
Gender Ratio