Edison Junior-Senior High School

Edison Joint District No. 54 of the counties of El Paso and

21 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Edison Junior-Senior High School, located in the rural community of Yoder, Colorado, serves as the central educational hub for the Edison School District 54JT. As a combined junior-senior high institution, it provides a unified academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12. The school is characterized by its small-town setting, which fosters a close-knit community atmosphere where students, staff, and families often maintain strong, collaborative relationships.

The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. Despite its small scale, the institution emphasizes a supportive learning environment, leveraging its size to offer personalized attention and a variety of extracurricular activities that encourage student engagement. By maintaining a focus on core academic standards and community values, Edison Junior-Senior High strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed within the unique landscape of Eastern Colorado.

Total Students

4.6

Full-Time Teachers

4.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edison Junior-Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	4
Two or More	1

White
16 (76.2%)
Hispanic
4 (19.0%)
Two or More
1 (4.8%)

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:	Edison Joint District No. 54 of the counties of El Paso and
Phone:	(719)478-2125
Website:	http://Edison54JT.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	21
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	6
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 6 4

Grade 7 6

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 4

Grade 11 1

Grade 12 3