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Hotchkiss High School

438 Bulldog St
Hotchkiss, CO 81419

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Hotchkiss High School serves 180 students in grades 9-12.

Hotchkiss High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to 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 (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 180 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hotchkiss High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Hotchkiss High School's student population of 180 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

180 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Hotchkiss High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Hotchkiss High School is 0.36, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CO)

Overall Testing Rank

#569 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Hotchkiss High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-39%

33%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hotchkiss High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-59%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hotchkiss High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

19%

34%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Hotchkiss High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

78%

52%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.36

0.61

This chart display the diversity score of Hotchkiss High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥90%

81%

This chart display graduation rate of Hotchkiss High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

30%

33%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hotchkiss High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

13%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Delta County Joint District No. 50 School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hotchkiss High School's ranking?

Hotchkiss High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).

What is the graduation rate of Hotchkiss High School?

The graduation rate of Hotchkiss High School is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.

How many students attend Hotchkiss High School?

180 students attend Hotchkiss High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

78% of Hotchkiss High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Hotchkiss High School?

Hotchkiss High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.

What grades does Hotchkiss High School offer ?

Hotchkiss High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Hotchkiss High School part of?

Hotchkiss High School is part of Delta County Joint District No. 50 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 180 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education