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Telluride High School

Summary:

Telluride High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in the picturesque town of Telluride, Colorado, with a student population of 335. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming state averages on standardized tests.

Telluride High School's academic excellence is evident in its students' exceptional performance on the SAT, with 70% proficient or better in Reading and Writing, and 53% in Mathematics, far surpassing the state averages of 58% and 31%, respectively. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.7 to 14.6 over the past three years, likely contributes to its success. Additionally, Telluride High School's low-socioeconomic status (SES) students perform remarkably well, ranking 37th out of 211 Colorado high schools for this subgroup, demonstrating the school's commitment to equity and supporting students from diverse backgrounds.

While Ridgway High School, located about 15.7 miles from Telluride, is another high-performing school in the region, ranking 93rd out of 349 Colorado high schools, Telluride High School's overall academic performance and rankings are slightly higher. Smaller schools like Silverton High School and Ouray Senior High School in the area have lower student-teacher ratios, but their academic data is limited, making direct comparisons difficult. Telluride High School's consistent excellence and commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds make it a standout institution in the region.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 725 West Colorado Avenue
       Telluride, CO  81435-9145

(970) 728-4377

District: Telluride School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
54th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,280 Help


Feeder schools for Telluride High School:

Elementary:    Telluride Elementary School
    Telluride Intermediate School
Middle:    Telluride Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  335

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.0%
Hispanic:
18.2%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Telluride High School ranks better than 84.5% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.59. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Telluride High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Telluride High School is $19,280.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Telluride High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Telluride High School 54th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Telluride High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Telluride School District No. R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Telluride School District No. R-1 3rd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Telluride High School

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Rank History for all students at Telluride High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 92.22 9th 279 96.8%
2005 94.16 4th 280 98.6%
2006 93.10 9th 286 96.9%
2007 91.03 11th 298 96.3%
2008 87.41 28th 301 90.7%
2009 89.45 25th 310 91.9%
2010 91.32 16th 327 95.1%
2011 92.08 11th 337 96.7%
2012 86.78 28th 334 91.6%
2013 73.20 79th 349 77.4%
2014 79.06 67th 369 81.8%
2016 68.41 34th 255 86.7%
2017 60.73 59th 256 77.0%
2018 86.79 39th 388 89.9%
2019 86.84 43rd 411 89.5%
2021 64.81 69th 210 67.1%
2022 60.15 83rd 221 62.4%
2023 71.23 92nd 349 73.6%
2024 81.59 54th 349 84.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Telluride High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.32 13th 200 93.5%
2024 76.11 37th 211 82.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Telluride High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 74.64 59th 239 75.3%
2022 70.35 76th 257 70.4%
2023 68.44 76th 254 70.1%
2024 79.69 45th 257 82.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Telluride High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.96 64th 240 73.3%
2022 70.75 73rd 253 71.1%
2023 68.35 84th 252 66.7%
2024 78.64 47th 256 81.6%
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Rank History for White students at Telluride High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.80 53rd 225 76.4%
2022 70.60 71st 228 68.9%
2023 78.54 44th 234 81.2%
2024 73.17 60th 229 73.8%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Telluride High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 55 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 60
1989 61 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 62
1990 50 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 53
1991 59 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 63
1992 53 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 55
1993 70 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 72
1994 89 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 94
1995 108 1 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 118
1996 108 1 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 118
1997 119 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1998 130 0 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 137
1999 128 0 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 137
2000 146 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 149
2001 136 1 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 146
2002 147 0 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 156
2003 147 0 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 156
2004 138 1 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 151
2005 138 1 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 149
2006 168 2 0 16 2 n/a n/a 0 188
2007 159 1 0 20 2 n/a n/a 0 182
2008 158 4 0 19 5 n/a n/a 0 186
2009 153 2 2 19 0 n/a n/a 0 176
2010 145 2 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2011 143 1 2 27 1 0 3 0 177
2012 144 0 2 36 1 0 1 0 184
2013 159 0 5 44 1 0 3 0 212
2014 161 1 4 45 2 0 2 0 215
2015 173 1 2 38 2 0 5 0 221
2016 187 2 3 43 2 2 5 0 244
2017 211 1 3 43 2 2 7 0 269
2018 191 1 3 48 1 1 7 0 252
2019 228 1 4 50 1 1 4 0 289
2020 213 2 2 43 4 0 6 0 270
2021 222 1 1 48 0 0 8 0 280
2022 263 2 2 52 1 0 1 0 321
2023 268 0 0 61 1 0 5 0 335

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Telluride High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 60 9.9 6.0 n/a
1989 62 11.0 5.6 11.3
1990 53 8.6 6.1 9.4
1991 63 9.6 6.5 4.8
1992 55 8.5 6.4 3.6
1993 72 7.6 9.5 1.4
1994 94 5.7 16.5 0
1995 118 8.6 13.7 2.5
1996 118 8.6 13.7 2.5
1997 121 12.0 10.1 4.1
1998 137 12.8 10.7 2.2
1999 137 12.0 11.4 2.9
2000 149 12.4 12.0 2.7
2001 146 15.4 9.5 2.1
2002 156 15.9 9.8 1.9
2003 156 15.9 9.8 1.9
2004 151 14.5 10.4 5.3
2005 149 13.1 11.4 8.7
2006 188 13.5 13.9 8.5
2007 182 15.3 11.9 11.5
2008 186 15.2 12.2 8.6
2009 176 14.9 11.8 9.1
2010 162 15.0 10.7 11.1
2011 177 15.0 11.8 19.8
2012 184 15.0 12.1 22.3
2013 212 15.7 13.4 24.1
2014 215 18.3 11.7 25.6
2015 221 17.0 13.0 25.3
2016 244 18.0 13.5 23.4
2017 269 20.6 13.0 23.8
2018 252 20.0 12.5 24.2
2019 289 21.1 13.6 22.5
2020 270 23.2 11.6 16.3
2021 280 36.2 7.7 13.2
2022 321 28.0 11.4 15.3
2023 335 22.8 14.6 15.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Telluride High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 60 9.9 6.0 n/a
1989 62 11.0 5.6 11.3
1990 53 8.6 6.1 9.4
1991 63 9.6 6.5 4.8
1992 55 8.5 6.4 3.6
1993 72 7.6 9.5 1.4
1994 94 5.7 16.5 0
1995 118 8.6 13.7 2.5
1996 118 8.6 13.7 2.5
1997 121 12.0 10.1 4.1
1998 137 12.8 10.7 2.2
1999 137 12.0 11.4 2.9
2000 149 12.4 12.0 2.7
2001 146 15.4 9.5 2.1
2002 156 15.9 9.8 1.9
2003 156 15.9 9.8 1.9
2004 151 14.5 10.4 5.3
2005 149 13.1 11.4 8.7
2006 188 13.5 13.9 8.5
2007 182 15.3 11.9 11.5
2008 186 15.2 12.2 8.6
2009 176 14.9 11.8 9.1
2010 162 15.0 10.7 11.1
2011 177 15.0 11.8 19.8
2012 184 15.0 12.1 22.3
2013 212 15.7 13.4 24.1
2014 215 18.3 11.7 25.6
2015 221 17.0 13.0 25.3
2016 244 18.0 13.5 23.4
2017 269 20.6 13.0 23.8
2018 252 20.0 12.5 24.2
2019 289 21.1 13.6 22.5
2020 270 23.2 11.6 16.3
2021 280 36.2 7.7 13.2
2022 321 28.0 11.4 15.3
2023 335 22.8 14.6 15.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Telluride High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,750
2020 $17,183
2021 $17,851
2022 $17,413
2023 $19,280

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Telluride High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 43rd of 411 High schoolsRanks 92nd of 349 High schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students289335
 15.9%
African American10
 100%
American Indian11
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic5061
 22%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White228268
 17.5%
Two or More Races45
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.5%15.2%
 7.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Telluride High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 335 students attended Telluride High School.

Telluride High School ranks 54th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Telluride High School are 80% White, 18% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Telluride High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Telluride Elementary School
Elementary : Telluride Intermediate School
Middle : Telluride Middle School


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