Berthoud High School is a secondary school in Berthoud, Colorado, United States. In 2014 the school was ranked 30th in the state, 1,271st in the nation, and had an AP participation rate of 42%, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Serving 722 students in grades 9-12, Berthoud 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 722 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Berthoud High School serves the southern part of its school district in Berthoud, CO, covering an area of approximately 66.8 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 11.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Berthoud High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Berthoud High School's student population of 722 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
722 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1921
School Calendar
School Rankings
Berthoud High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Berthoud High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#283 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
16%
37%
White
78%
49%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82.7%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon and white
School Mascot
Spartans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Berthoud High School's ranking?
Berthoud High School is ranked #283 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Berthoud High School often compared to?
Berthoud High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loveland High School, Estes Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 Berthoud High School?
The graduation rate of Berthoud High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Berthoud High School?
722 students attend Berthoud High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Berthoud High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Berthoud High School?
Berthoud High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Berthoud High School offer ?
Berthoud High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Berthoud High School part of?
Berthoud High School is part of Thompson School District R-2j.
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