Serving 197 students in grades 9-12, Peyton Senior High School ranks in the top 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Peyton Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Peyton, CO, covering approximately 124.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.6 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peyton Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Peyton Senior High School's student population of 197 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
197 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Peyton Senior 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 Peyton Senior High School is 0.37, 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
#851 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Peyton Senior High School's ranking?
Peyton Senior High School is ranked #851 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peyton Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Peyton Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Peyton Senior High School?
197 students attend Peyton Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Peyton Senior High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peyton Senior High School?
Peyton Senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Peyton Senior High School offer ?
Peyton Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Peyton Senior High School part of?
Peyton Senior High School is part of Peyton School District No. 23 In The County Of El Paso And.
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