Serving 186 students in grades 9-12, Dolores 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than 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: 186 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dolores High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Dolores, CO, covering approximately 375.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 13.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum reach of 30.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dolores High School's student population of 186 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
186 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1930
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dolores 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 Dolores High School is 0.37, 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
#1359 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dolores High School's ranking?
Dolores High School is ranked #1359 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Dolores High School often compared to?
Dolores High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mancos High School, Montezuma-cortez High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dolores High School?
The graduation rate of Dolores High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Dolores High School?
186 students attend Dolores High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Dolores High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dolores High School?
Dolores High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dolores High School offer ?
Dolores High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dolores High School part of?
Dolores High School is part of Dolores School District No. Re-4a.
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