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Calhan District No. Rj1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 446 students in Calhan District No. Rj1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Calhan District No. Rj1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
446 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Calhan District No. Rj1 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 178 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#83 out of 180 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.61
# American Indian Students
1 Student
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
56 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
35%
# Black Students
59 Students
40,168 Students
% Black Students
13%
4%
# White Students
320 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
72%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
22
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
26
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
36
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
34
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
28
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
30
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
34
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
33
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
26
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
34
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
34
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
29
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
35
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,650 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,363 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,650
$15,247
Spending / Student
$12,363
$15,560
Best Calhan District No. Rj1 School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calhan Secondary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Grades: 6-12
| 236 students
Rank: #22.
Calhan Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calhan District No. Rj1 School District?
Calhan District No. Rj1 School District manages 2 public schools serving 446 students.
What is the rank of Calhan District No. Rj1 School District?
Calhan District No. Rj1 School District is ranked #105 out of 178 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calhan District No. Rj1 School District?
72% of Calhan District No. Rj1 School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calhan District No. Rj1 School District?
Calhan District No. Rj1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is Calhan District No. Rj1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,363 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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