Erie High School vs. Silver Creek High School
Should I attend Erie High School or Silver Creek High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Erie High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Silver Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,711 students in grades 9-12, Erie High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher 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 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,272 students in grades 9-12, Silver Creek High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,711 students
1,272 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#205 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#80 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
83%
Graduation Rate
95%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
464
309
Grade 10 Students
471
320
Grade 11 Students
391
316
Grade 12 Students
385
327
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
14%
15%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
78%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%