Custer County High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 178 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 76th out of 282 high schools in CO.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: P O Box 730, Westcliffe, CO 81252
School District Details
- Custer County School District C-1
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,547
- Graduation Rate: 83.7%
- Students Per Teacher: 12.4
- Enrolled Students: 489
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 178
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 13.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 87 (48.9%)
- Females: 91 (51.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 8 (4.5%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 46 (25.8%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 54 (30.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | 3 | 1.7% |
Black | 4 | 2.2% |
Asian | 1 | 0.6% |
Hispanic | 2 | 1.1% |
White | 168 | 94.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
9th Grade | 46 | 25.8% |
10th Grade | 39 | 21.9% |
11th Grade | 43 | 24.2% |
12th Grade | 50 | 28.1% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 60%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:40%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 15 Years
- Average Salary: $28,299
Teacher Experience by Number of Years

Salary | Percent | |
---|---|---|
1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | - | - |
More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $29,806 | 90% |
Source: CO Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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