Serving 629 students in grades 9-12, Coal Ridge High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Coal Ridge High 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 Coal Ridge High 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coal Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Coal Ridge High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Coal Ridge High School?
629 students attend Coal Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Coal Ridge High School students are Hispanic, 49% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coal Ridge High School?
Coal Ridge High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Coal Ridge High School offer ?
Coal Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coal Ridge High School part of?
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