Cañon City High School is a high school in Cañon City, Colorado, United States. The current campus was built in 1961 with major additions in the 1980s and the late 2000s. The former school building now serves as Cañon City Middle School and was built in 1929.
Serving 936 students in grades 9-12, Canon City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 936 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Canon City High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 658.2 square miles in Canon City, CO. Typically, families within the zone can expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 14.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and the furthest boundary located 30.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Canon City High School's student population of 936 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
936 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Canon City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canon City High School is 0.38, 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
#1012 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canon City High School's ranking?
Canon City High School is ranked #1012 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Canon City High School often compared to?
Canon City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Florence Jr./sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Canon City High School?
The graduation rate of Canon City High School is 85%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Canon City High School?
936 students attend Canon City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Canon City High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Canon City High School?
Canon City High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Canon City High School offer ?
Canon City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Canon City High School part of?
Canon City High School is part of Fremont Re-1 School District.
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