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Weld County School District No. Re-9 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,013 students in Weld County School District No. Re-9. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Weld County School District No. Re-9 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,941 Schools
# Students
1,013 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Weld County School District No. Re-9, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#136 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
29%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.61
# American Indian Students
6 Students
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
306 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
35%
# Black Students
2 Students
40,168 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
667 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
66%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
90
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
54
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
79
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
68
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
79
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
83
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
90
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
85
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
84
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
84
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
65
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
72
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,246 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,584 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,246
$15,247
Spending / Student
$11,584
$15,560
Best Weld County School District No. Re-9 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
208 West 1st
Ault, CO 80610
(970) 834-2816
Ault, CO 80610
(970) 834-2816
Grades: 9-12
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 West 1st
Ault, CO 80610
(970) 834-2820
Ault, CO 80610
(970) 834-2820
Grades: 6-8
| 258 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 2nd Street
Pierce, CO 80650
(970) 834-2853
Pierce, CO 80650
(970) 834-2853
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Weld County School District No. Re-9?
Weld County School District No. Re-9 manages 3 public schools serving 1,013 students.
What is the rank of Weld County School District No. Re-9?
Weld County School District No. Re-9 is ranked #131 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Weld County School District No. Re-9?
66% of Weld County School District No. Re-9 students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Weld County School District No. Re-9?
Weld County School District No. Re-9 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is Weld County School District No. Re-9's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,584 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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