Caliche Junior-Senior High School

School District No. Re-1 Valley
26308 BUFFALO ROAD
ILIFF, CO 80736
104 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Caliche Junior-Senior High School, located in the rural community of Iliff, Colorado, serves as a combined secondary institution for students in grades 7 through 12. As part of the RE-1 Valley School District, the school functions as a small, tight-knit educational environment that emphasizes close student-teacher relationships and a sense of community typical of rural Colorado districts. The school serves the surrounding agricultural region, acting as a central hub for academic, social, and extracurricular activities for the local population.

Academically and athletically, Caliche is known for its "Buffalo" mascot and its participation in small-school classification sports, which often serve as a focal point for school spirit and community engagement. Because it houses both junior high and high school students under one roof, the school utilizes a integrated campus structure that allows for continuity in student development throughout their secondary education. The school's mission generally centers on preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the local workforce.
104
Total Students
11.3
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    82 (78.8%)
  • Hispanic
    18 (17.3%)
  • Two or More
    4 (3.8%)
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: School District No. Re-1 Valley
Phone: (970)522-8200
Website: http://re1valleyco.sites.thrillshare.com/o/caliche-jr-sr-high-school
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 104
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 38
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 7 14
Grade 8 25
Grade 9 23
Grade 10 12
Grade 11 14
Grade 12 16
Gender Ratio