Nucla High School
Tel:
(970)864-7350
- Nucla High School serves 63 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Nucla High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Nucla High School's student population of 63 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 63 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Nucla High School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 9:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Nucla High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #354 out of 1,704 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 89% | 53% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.60 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West End No. Re-2 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Nucla High School is Norwood Public Schools (16.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Naturita Elementary & Middle School (3.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Naturita Elementary & Middle School (3.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Naturita Naturita Elementary & Middle School Grades: PK-8 | 170 students
3.9 miles
141 West Main Street
Naturita, CO 81422
(970)865-2204 3.9 PK-8 170 - Norwood Norwood Public Schools Grades: PK-12 | 243 students
16.7 miles
1225 West Summit Street
Norwood, CO 81423
(970)327-4336 16.7 PK-12 243 - Paradox Paradox Valley Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-12 | 66 students
23.8 miles
21501 6 Mile Road
Paradox, CO 81429
(970)859-7236 23.8 PK-12 66 - Gateway Gateway School Grades: PK-12 | 25 students
36.6 miles
One School Road
Gateway, CO 81522
(970)254-7080 36.6 PK-12 25 - Montrose Oak Grove Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 413 students
37.5 miles
62100 Oak Grove Road
Montrose, CO 81402
(970)249-6867 37.5 K-5 413
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