Serving 139 students in grades 6-12, Dove Creek High 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 11-19% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Dove Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Dove Creek High School's student population of 139 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
Dove Creek High 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 Dove Creek High School is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1277 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
90%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Dove Creek High School is ranked #1277 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% 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 Dove Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Dove Creek High School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Dove Creek High School?
139 students attend Dove Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dove Creek High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dove Creek High School?
Dove Creek High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dove Creek High School offer ?
Dove Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Dove Creek High School part of?
Dove Creek High School is part of Dolores County School District Re-2j.
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
MS GBB First Day of Practice
January 07, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day Early Release
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
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