Serving 115 students in grades 6-12, Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School's student population of 115 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1094 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
88%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School is ranked #1094 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Cotopaxi Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canon City High School, Florence Jr./sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School?
115 students attend Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School?
Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School offer ?
Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School part of?
Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School is part of Fremont Re-3 School District.
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