Serving 165 students in grades 9-12, Yampah Mountain School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Yampah Mountain School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
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Yampah Mountain School's student population of 165 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
165 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1989
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. May 20, 2026
School Motto
Little School, Big Soul
The diversity score of Yampah Mountain 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
46%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
53%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Alpine SkiingBasketball
CheeringClimbing
Ice HockeyRock Climbing
Snowboarding
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
EntrepreneurialStudent Leadership
Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirConcert Band
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School NotesWhat schools are Yampah Mountain School often compared to?
Yampah Mountain Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenwood Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yampah Mountain School?
The graduation rate of Yampah Mountain School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Yampah Mountain School?
165 students attend Yampah Mountain School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Yampah Mountain School students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yampah Mountain School?
Yampah Mountain School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Yampah Mountain School offer ?
Yampah Mountain School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yampah Mountain School part of?
Yampah Mountain School is part of Colorado River BOCES School District.
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