High Mountain Institute
Alternative school · Grades 11–12
Leadville, CO
531 County Road 5A, Leadville, CO 80461
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 84% of independent schools nationwide
- Serving families in Leadville since at least 2011
In Leadville, Colorado, High Mountain Institute is an independent private school for students from 11th grade through 12th grade. About 44 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 84% of independent high schools nationwide. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 9 hours, 200 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 11–12
- Students
- 44
- Teachers
- 13.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 24 girls, 20 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 9 hours
- School year
- 200 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 84% of independent high schools nationwide (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 53% of independent high schools nationwide.
- Compared with 478 independent high schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about High Mountain Institute
What grades does High Mountain Institute serve?
High Mountain Institute serves grades 11–12.
How many students attend High Mountain Institute?
About 44 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at High Mountain Institute?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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