Serving 879 students in grades 9-12, Severance 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 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 879 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Severance High School's student population of 879 students has grown by 74% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
879 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
Severance 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 Severance High 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#630 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
26%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
68%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Severance High School is ranked #630 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Severance High School often compared to?
Severance High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windsor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Severance High School?
The graduation rate of Severance High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Severance High School?
879 students attend Severance High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Severance High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Severance High School?
Severance High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Severance High School offer ?
Severance High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Severance High School part of?
Severance High School is part of Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4.
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