Serving 98 students in grades 9-12, Custer County 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Custer County High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Westcliffe, CO, covering approximately 678.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 16.2 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 27.1 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Custer County High School's student population of 98 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
98 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Custer County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Custer County High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#961 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
78%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Custer County High School's ranking?
Custer County High School is ranked #961 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Custer County High School?
The graduation rate of Custer County High School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Custer County High School?
98 students attend Custer County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Custer County High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Custer County High School?
Custer County High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Custer County High School offer ?
Custer County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Custer County High School part of?
Custer County High School is part of Custer County School District Consolidate 1.
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