Serving 102 students in grades 6-12, Otis Junior-senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Otis Junior-Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Otis, CO, encompassing approximately 314.8 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 10.2 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 15.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Otis Junior-senior High School's student population of 102 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
102 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Greatness, Respect, Responsibility
School Rankings
Otis Junior-senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Otis Junior-senior High School is 0.25, 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
#1063 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otis Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Otis Junior-senior High School is ranked #1063 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Otis Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Otis Junior-senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Otis Junior-senior High School?
102 students attend Otis Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Otis Junior-senior High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Otis Junior-senior High School?
Otis Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Otis Junior-senior High School offer ?
Otis Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Otis Junior-senior High School part of?
Otis Junior-senior High School is part of Otis School District No. R-3.
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