Peyton Senior High School
Peyton Senior High School serves 248 students in grades 9-12.
Peyton Senior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Peyton Senior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Peyton Senior High School's student population of 248 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 248 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
Peyton Senior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Peyton Senior High School is 0.26, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1129 out of 1768 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 86% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.60 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 80% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Peyton School District No. 23 In The County Of El Paso And School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Peyton Senior High School is Peyton Online Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Peyton Junior High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Peyton Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Peyton Peyton Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 262 students10
0.3 miles
13550 Bradshaw Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-0170 0.3 PK-6 262 - Peyton Peyton Junior High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-8 | 88 students10
0.6 miles
13885 Bradshaw Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-0417 0.6 7-8 88 - Peyton Peyton Online Academy Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-12 | 26 students10
0.6 miles
18320 Main Street
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-2330 0.6 7-12 26 - Peyton Meridian Ranch Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 788 students10
6.0 miles
10480 Rainbow Bridge Drive
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 494-2909 6 PK-5 788 - Peyton Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning Charter School
Math: 35% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 413 students10
6.0 miles
11925 Antlers Ridge Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 522-2580 6 K-8 413
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