Southwest Colorado eSchool
48 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Southwest Colorado eSchool (SWCeS) is a state-authorized, multi-district online public school based in Durango, Colorado. It serves students in grades 6 through 12, offering a flexible, virtual learning environment designed to meet the needs of students who require an alternative to the traditional brick-and-mortar classroom setting. By leveraging digital curriculum and personalized instruction, the school aims to provide a high-quality education that is accessible to students across a wide geographic region, allowing them to balance their studies with personal, athletic, or professional commitments.
The school places a strong emphasis on student agency and support, providing students with access to certified teachers and a structured online platform that facilitates both independent study and collaborative learning. Because it is a public school, SWCeS adheres to Colorado state academic standards while offering the convenience of a remote model. It is well-suited for self-motivated learners, students seeking credit recovery options, or those who simply thrive in a digital learning space, ensuring that students have a clear pathway toward high school graduation and post-secondary success.
The school places a strong emphasis on student agency and support, providing students with access to certified teachers and a structured online platform that facilitates both independent study and collaborative learning. Because it is a public school, SWCeS adheres to Colorado state academic standards while offering the convenience of a remote model. It is well-suited for self-motivated learners, students seeking credit recovery options, or those who simply thrive in a digital learning space, ensuring that students have a clear pathway toward high school graduation and post-secondary success.
48
Total Students
1.6
Full-Time Teachers
29.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 36 |
| Hispanic | 7 |
| Black | 2 |
| American Indian | 3 |
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White36 (75.0%)
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Hispanic7 (14.6%)
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American Indian3 (6.2%)
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Black2 (4.2%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Exclusively virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | San Juan BOCES |
| Phone: | (970)403-0946 |
| Website: | http://www.southwestcoloradoeschool.org/ |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 48 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 1.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 29.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | N/A |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | N/A |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
1
Grade 7
1
Grade 8
4
Grade 9
6
Grade 10
15
Grade 11
12
Grade 12
9
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 1 |
| Grade 7 | 1 |
| Grade 8 | 4 |
| Grade 9 | 6 |
| Grade 10 | 15 |
| Grade 11 | 12 |
| Grade 12 | 9 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 22 | 45.8% |
| Male | 26 | 54.2% |
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