Walsh High School

Walsh School District No. Re-1
300 CALIFORNIA STREET
WALSH, CO 81090
72 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Walsh High School is a small, public secondary school located in the town of Walsh, Colorado, situated in the far southeastern corner of the state near the Kansas border. As part of the Walsh School District RE-1, it serves a tight-knit, rural agricultural community. The school is known for its intimate learning environment, where low student-to-teacher ratios allow for personalized instruction and strong relationships between the faculty and the student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Walsh High School serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing traditional values and school spirit. Like many rural Colorado schools, it plays a vital role in local extracurricular activities, including athletics and community events, which are essential to life in the Baca County region. The school is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the local workforce, while maintaining the close-knit character defined by its small-town setting.
72
Total Students
5.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    54 (75.0%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (20.8%)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.4%)
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: Walsh School District No. Re-1
Phone: (719)324-5221
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 72
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 34
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 22
Grade 8 7
Grade 9 11
Grade 10 12
Grade 11 12
Grade 12 8
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Vilas Undivided High School
Vilas School District Re-5
38 Students
202 COLLINGWOOD ST
VILAS, CO 81087 (9.2 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th