Kiowa High School serves 74 students in grades 9-12.
Kiowa High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kiowa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Kiowa High School's student population of 74 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
74 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Kiowa High School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Kiowa High School is 0.30, 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
#347 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

American Indian
4%
1%

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
12%
35%

Black
1%
4%

White
83%
52%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥80%
81%

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
30%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kiowa High School's ranking?
Kiowa High School is ranked #347 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Kiowa High School often compared to?
Kiowa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elizabeth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kiowa High School?
The graduation rate of Kiowa High School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Kiowa High School?
74 students attend Kiowa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Kiowa High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kiowa High School?
Kiowa High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kiowa High School offer ?
Kiowa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kiowa High School part of?
Kiowa High School is part of School District No. C-2 In The County Of Elbert And State Of.
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