Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, High Plains 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 40% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 491 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CO
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
High Plains 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 High Plains School is 0.47, 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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend High Plains School?
491 students attend High Plains School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of High Plains School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Plains School?
High Plains School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does High Plains School offer ?
High Plains School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is High Plains School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 491 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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