Serving 226 students in grades 6-12, Calhan Secondary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 226 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Calhan Secondary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calhan Secondary School is 0.27, 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.
Calhan Secondary School is ranked #639 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calhan Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Calhan Secondary School is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Calhan Secondary School?
226 students attend Calhan Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Calhan Secondary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calhan Secondary School?
Calhan Secondary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Calhan Secondary School offer ?
Calhan Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Calhan Secondary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 226 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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