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 (26-27)
- 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
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
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)≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82.7%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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
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 82.7%.
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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