Serving 96 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Hi-plains School District R-23 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 20-29% (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 6:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for HI-PLAINS SCHOOL DISTRICT R-23 encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 561.1 square miles around Seibert, CO, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 14.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge. The furthest point in the zone is about 20.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hi-plains School District R-23's student population of 96 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
96 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Hi-plains School District R-23 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 Hi-plains School District R-23 is 0.35, 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
#1063 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
16%
37%
Black
2%
5%
White
79%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hi-plains School District R-23's ranking?
Hi-plains School District R-23 is ranked #1063 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Hi-plains School District R-23 often compared to?
Hi-plains School District R-23is often viewed alongside schools like Flagler Public School, Stratton Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% 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 Hi-plains School District R-23?
The graduation rate of Hi-plains School District R-23 is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Hi-plains School District R-23?
96 students attend Hi-plains School District R-23.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Hi-plains School District R-23 students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hi-plains School District R-23?
Hi-plains School District R-23 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hi-plains School District R-23 offer ?
Hi-plains School District R-23 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hi-plains School District R-23 part of?
Hi-plains School District R-23 is part of Hi-Plains R-23 School District.
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