For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 988 students in Routt County, CO. The top-ranked public high schools in Routt County, CO are Steamboat Springs High School, Yampa Valley High School and Soroco High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Routt County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Routt County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public high schools.
Routt County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Steamboat Springs High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Routt County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steamboat Springs High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
45 East Maple Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3699
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3699
Gr: 9-12 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Yampa Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 7th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3296
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3296
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Soroco High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 South Grant Street
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 736-2531
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 736-2531
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Hayden High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Breeze Basin Blvd
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3761
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3761
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Routt County, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Routt County, CO include Steamboat Springs High School, Yampa Valley High School and Soroco High School. Routt County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public high schools are located in Routtunty?
3 public high schools are located in Routtunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Routtunty?
Routtunty public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Routtunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Routtunty include: Soroco High School vs. Hayden High School, Hayden High School vs. Soroco High School, Hayden High School vs. Steamboat Springs High School
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