Dolores High School
Tel:
(970)882-7288
- Dolores High School serves 165 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Dolores High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Dolores High School's student population of 165 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 165 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dolores High School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dolores High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1464 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 79% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.60 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dolores No. Re-4A School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dolores High School is Southwest Open Charter School (9.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Dolores Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dolores Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dolores Dolores Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 105 students
0.0 miles
1301 Central Avenue
Dolores, CO 81323
(970)882-7288 0.0 7-8 105 - Dolores Dolores Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 399 students
0.1 miles
12th And Hillside
Dolores, CO 81323
(970)882-4688 0.1 K-6 399 - Dolores Teddy Bear Preschool Grades: PK | 64 students
0.2 miles
1550 Hillside Avenue
Dolores, CO 81323
(970)882-7277 0.2 PK 64 - Cortez Lewis-arriola Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 115 students
9.0 miles
21434 Road U
Cortez, CO 81321
(970)882-4494 9.0 K-5 115 - Cortez Southwest Open Charter School Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 144 students
9.1 miles
401 North Dolores Road
Cortez, CO 81321
(970)565-1150 9.1 9-12 144
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