Black Canyon High School serves 100 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Black Canyon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Black Canyon High School's student population of 100 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
100 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Black Canyon High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Hispanic
72%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
25%
49%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)91%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Black Canyon High School?
The graduation rate of Black Canyon High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Black Canyon High School?
100 students attend Black Canyon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Black Canyon High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Black Canyon High School?
Black Canyon High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
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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