Colorado High School is a public high school located in Colorado City, Texas, United States and classified as a 3A school by the UIL. It is part of the Colorado Independent School District. The high school serves students from areas in Mitchell County.
Serving 233 students in grades 9-12, Colorado High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colorado High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Colorado High School's student population of 233 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Rankings
Colorado High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colorado High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3866 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
49%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
45%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolf
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colorado High School's ranking?
Colorado High School is ranked #3866 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colorado High School?
The graduation rate of Colorado High School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Colorado High School?
233 students attend Colorado High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Colorado High School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colorado High School?
Colorado High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colorado High School offer ?
Colorado High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Colorado High School part of?
Colorado High School is part of Colorado Independent School District.
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