Best Lake County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 430 students in Lake County, CO.
The top ranked public high school in Lake County, CO is Lake County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Lake County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lake County High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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 Lake County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 West 4th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950
Grades: 7-12
| 400 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cloud City High School
Alternative School
1000 4th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6980
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lake County, CO

Lake County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 4th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6950
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
315 West 6th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-6920
Grades: PK
| 63 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Lake County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Lake County, CO include Lake County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lakeunty?
2 public high schools are located in Lakeunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeunty?
Lakeunty public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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