Montrose High School

600 SOUTH SELIG AVENUE
MONTROSE, CO 81401

1,279 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Montrose High School, located at 600 South Selig Avenue in Montrose, Colorado, serves as a primary educational hub for the surrounding community. As the flagship high school of the Montrose County School District, it offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student involvement in a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and career-technical programs.

Beyond its academic offerings, Montrose High School plays a central role in the local community, reflecting the values and culture of the Western Slope of Colorado. The institution is dedicated to student growth, utilizing its facilities and staff to promote a well-rounded educational experience. By balancing rigorous coursework with personal development opportunities, the school aims to equip its graduates with the skills and character necessary to succeed in an increasingly globalized society.

1,279

Total Students

66.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montrose High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	751
Hispanic	468
Black	6
Asian	5
Two or More	39
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

White
751 (58.7%)
Hispanic
468 (36.6%)
Two or More
39 (3.0%)
American Indian
8 (0.6%)
Black
6 (0.5%)
Asian
5 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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:	Montrose County School District Re-1J
Phone:	(970)249-6636
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	494
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	85

* 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 9 373

Grade 10 326

Grade 11 303

Grade 12 277