Serving 172 students in grades 9-12, Dolores Secondary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Dolores Secondary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dolores Secondary School is 0.31, 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dolores Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Dolores Secondary School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Dolores Secondary School?
172 students attend Dolores Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Dolores Secondary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dolores Secondary School?
Dolores Secondary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dolores Secondary School offer ?
Dolores Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dolores Secondary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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