For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 442 students in Salida, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Salida, CO are Salida High School and Horizons Exploratory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salida, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Salida have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public high schools.
Salida, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Salida 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Salida, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salida High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
26 Jones Avenue
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5400
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Horizons Exploratory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 E 9th Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5252
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5252
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Salida, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Salida, CO include Salida High School and Horizons Exploratory Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Salida?
2 public high schools are located in Salida.
What is the racial composition of students in Salida?
Salida public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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