Serving 72 students in grades 7-12, Cheyenne Wells Junior/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 <50% (which is higher than 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cheyenne Wells Junior/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
Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School's student population of 72 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cheyenne Wells Junior/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 Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School is 0.29, 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
#396 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
83%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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 Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School's ranking?
Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School is ranked #396 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
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 <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School?
The graduation rate of Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School?
72 students attend Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School?
Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School offer ?
Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School part of?
Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School is part of Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5.
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