High Plains High School (Closed 2005)

455 East Eppinger Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
High Plains High School serves 62 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
62 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in High Plains High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Asian
8%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in High Plains High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Hispanic
29%
35%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in High Plains High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Black
3%
4%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in High Plains High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
White
58%
52%
This chart display the percentage of White students in High Plains High School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in High Plains High School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CO.
0.58
This chart display the diversity score of High Plains High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend High Plains High School?
62 students attend High Plains High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of High Plains High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Plains High School?
High Plains High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does High Plains High School offer ?
High Plains High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is High Plains High School part of?
High Plains High School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District.

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