Serving 97 students in grades 7-12, Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 97 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School's student population of 97 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
Yes
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#507 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
20%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
72%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School is ranked #507 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit High School, Summit Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School?
97 students attend Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School?
Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School offer ?
Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School part of?
Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School is part of Summit School District No. Re 1.
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