For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,794 students in Montrose, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Montrose, CO are Peak Virtual Academy, Montrose High School and Vista Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montrose, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Montrose have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Montrose, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Peak Virtual Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Montrose, CO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peak Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
526 N. 6th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-7726
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-7726
Grades: K-12
| 214 students
Rank: #22.
Montrose High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 South Selig Avenue
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-6636
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-6636
Grades: 9-12
| 1,261 students
Rank: #33.
Vista Charter School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1810 St. Mary Drive
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-4470
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-4470
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
Rank: n/an/a
Black Canyon High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
126 South 5th Street
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 964-8597
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 964-8597
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: n/an/a
Outer Range
Magnet School
930 Colorado Ave
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-7726
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-7726
Grades: PK-12
| 44 students
Montrose, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Passage Charter School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
703 South 9th Street
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1472
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1472
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Vista Adult High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P O Box 10,000
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2944
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2944
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
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What are the top ranked public high schools in Montrose, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Montrose, CO include Peak Virtual Academy, Montrose High School and Vista Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Montrose?
5 public high schools are located in Montrose.
What is the racial composition of students in Montrose?
Montrose public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Montrose are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Montrose include: Vista Charter School vs. Montrose High School, Vista Charter School vs. Peak Virtual Academy, Peak Virtual Academy vs. Montrose High School
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