Serving 265 students in grades 9-12, North Fork High School ranks in the top 50% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hotchkiss High School serves the southeast part of its school district in Hotchkiss, CO, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 396.7 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 26 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Fork High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
North Fork High School's student population of 265 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
265 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
North Fork High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Fork High School is 0.40, 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
#528 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
75%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.4%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Fork High School's ranking?
North Fork High School is ranked #528 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Fork High School?
The graduation rate of North Fork High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend North Fork High School?
265 students attend North Fork High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of North Fork High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Fork High School?
North Fork High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Fork High School offer ?
North Fork High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Fork High School part of?
North Fork High School is part of Delta County Joint District No. 50.
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