Serving 153 students in grades 6-12, Deer Trail 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Deer Trail Junior-Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Deer Trail, CO, encompassing approximately 361.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 20.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deer Trail Junior-senior High School's student population of 153 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
153 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student ~ Every Day
School Rankings
Deer Trail Junior-senior 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 Deer Trail Junior-senior High School is 0.57, 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
#1685 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deer Trail Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Deer Trail Junior-senior High School is ranked #1685 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deer Trail Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Deer Trail Junior-senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Deer Trail Junior-senior High School?
153 students attend Deer Trail Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Deer Trail Junior-senior High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deer Trail Junior-senior High School?
Deer Trail Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Deer Trail Junior-senior High School offer ?
Deer Trail Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deer Trail Junior-senior High School part of?
Deer Trail Junior-senior High School is part of Deer Trail School District No. 26j.
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