Steamboat Springs High School

Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2
45 EAST MAPLE STREET
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO 80487
871 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Steamboat Springs High School (SSHS), located in the heart of the Yampa Valley, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Steamboat Springs School District. The school is known for fostering a strong sense of community, reflecting the values of its surrounding mountain town environment. Its curriculum emphasizes a balance between rigorous academic preparation and opportunities for personal growth, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary for post-secondary success in a diverse range of collegiate and career paths.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Steamboat Springs High School is recognized for its robust extracurricular culture. The school leverages its unique geographic location to offer a variety of athletic and outdoor programs, alongside a broad selection of clubs, arts, and competitive activities. By focusing on both student achievement and character development, SSHS strives to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that encourages students to become engaged, responsible citizens within their local community and the wider world.
871
Total Students
51.1
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    682 (78.8%)
  • Hispanic
    141 (16.3%)
  • Black
    14 (1.6%)
  • Two or More
    13 (1.5%)
  • Asian
    8 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.5%)
  • 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: Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2
Phone: (970)871-3699
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 871
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 135
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* 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 9 236
Grade 10 220
Grade 11 217
Grade 12 198
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Yampa Valley High School
Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2
32 Students
325 7TH STREET
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO 80487 (0.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th