Erie High School
Erie High School serves 1,161 students in grades 9-12.
Erie High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Erie High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
School Overview
Erie High School's student population of 1,161 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,161 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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School Comparison
Erie High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Erie High School is 0.34, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #294 out of 1768 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 80% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.60 |
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Graduation Rate | 94% | 80% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Erie High School is Prospect Ridge Academy (3.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Meadowlark School (1.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Erie Meadowlark School Math: 33% | Reading: 47%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 466 students10
1.7 miles
2300 Sweet Meadow Lane
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 561-5104 1.7 PK-8 466 - Erie Erie Middle School Math: 43% | Reading: 52%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 1,063 student10
1.8 miles
650 Main Street
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-3391 1.8 6-8 1,063 - Erie Erie Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 551 students10
2.0 miles
4137 E County Line Rd.
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-3395 2 PK-5 551 - Erie Aspen Ridge Preparatory School Charter School
Math: 39% | Reading: 42%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 481 students10
2.1 miles
705 Austin Avenue
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 242-6225 2.1 K-8 481 - Erie Red Hawk Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 60%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 764 students10
2.5 miles
1500 Telleen Ave.
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 774-2700 2.5 PK-5 764
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