Black Canyon High School serves 114 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 38:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Black Canyon High School's student population of 114 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Black Canyon High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
38:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
59%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
38%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Black Canyon High School?
114 students attend Black Canyon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Black Canyon High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Canyon High School?
Black Canyon High School has a student ration of 38:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Black Canyon High School offer ?
Black Canyon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Black Canyon High School part of?
Black Canyon High School is part of Montrose County School District Re-1j.
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