Serving 404 students in grades 9-12, Salida High School ranks in the top 20% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 404 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in CO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Salida High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salida High 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.
Salida High School is ranked #324 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Salida High School often compared to?
Salida High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buena Vista High School by visitors of our site.
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 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salida High School?
The graduation rate of Salida High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Salida High School?
404 students attend Salida High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Salida High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salida High School?
Salida High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Salida High School offer ?
Salida High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Salida High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 404 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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