Serving 1,711 students in grades 9-12, Erie High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher 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 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,711 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Erie High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Erie High School's student population of 1,711 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,711 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Erie High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Erie High School is 0.37, 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
#169 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
14%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
78%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Erie High School's ranking?
Erie High School is ranked #169 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Erie High School often compared to?
Erie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silver Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Erie High School?
The graduation rate of Erie High School is 98%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Erie High School?
1,711 students attend Erie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Erie High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Erie High School?
Erie High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Erie High School offer ?
Erie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Erie High School part of?
Erie High School is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
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