Peyton Senior High School
Tel:
(719)749-0417
- Peyton Senior High School serves 233 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Peyton Senior High School's student population of 233 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 233 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Peyton Senior High School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Peyton Senior High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. 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 | #1387 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 87% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.39 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Peyton No. 23 in the county of El Paso and School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Peyton Peyton Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 244 students
0.3 miles
13550 Bradshaw Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719)749-0170 0.3 PK-6 244 - Peyton Peyton Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 103 students
0.6 miles
13885 Bradshaw Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719)749-0417 0.6 7-8 103 - Peyton Peyton Online Academy Grades: 9-12 | 11 students
0.6 miles
18320 Main Street
Peyton, CO 80831
(719)749-2330 0.6 9-12 11 - Peyton Meridian Ranch Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 740 students
6.0 miles
10480 Rainbow Bridge Drive
Peyton, CO 80831
(719)494-2909 6.0 PK-5 740 - Peyton Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 412 students
6.0 miles
11925 Antlers Ridge Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719)522-2580 6.0 K-8 412
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