For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 497 students in Gilcrest, CO.
The top ranked public high school in Gilcrest, CO is Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilcrest, CO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Gilcrest have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Gilcrest, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Valley High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gilcrest, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Birch Street
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Grades: 9-12
| 497 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gilcrest, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Gilcrest, CO include Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gilcrest?
1 public high schools are located in Gilcrest.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilcrest?
Gilcrest public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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