Loveland High School is a public high school located in Loveland, Colorado, United States. It is one of the five high schools in the Thompson R2-J School District. Founded more than one hundred years ago, it is the oldest high school in the district.
Serving 1,479 students in grades 9-12, Loveland High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Loveland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Loveland High School's student population of 1,479 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Year Founded
1894
School Rankings
Loveland High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Loveland High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#377 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)32%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
26%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
68%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Red Wolves
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Loveland High School's ranking?
Loveland High School is ranked #377 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Loveland High School often compared to?
Loveland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View High School, Thompson Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Loveland High School?
The graduation rate of Loveland High School is 89%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Loveland High School?
1,479 students attend Loveland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Loveland High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Loveland High School?
Loveland High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Loveland High School offer ?
Loveland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Loveland High School part of?
Loveland High School is part of Thompson School District R-2j.
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