Serving 207 students in grades 9-12, R-5 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 207 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
R-5 High School's student population of 207 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
207 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
R-5 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 R-5 High School is 0.57, 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
#1673 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
41%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
52%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
35-39%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R-5 High School's ranking?
R-5 High School is ranked #1673 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of R-5 High School?
The graduation rate of R-5 High School is 35-39%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend R-5 High School?
207 students attend R-5 High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of R-5 High School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of R-5 High School?
R-5 High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does R-5 High School offer ?
R-5 High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is R-5 High School part of?
R-5 High School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This school is designed for academic and career excellence. Students work at their own pace and are invested in their own education. The best quality about this school is the genuine concern of the teaching staff including the instructional assistants and office staff.
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