Salida High School
Tel:
(719)530-5400
- Salida High School serves 357 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Salida High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Salida High School's student population of 357 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 357 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Salida High School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Salida High School is 0.29, 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 | #453 out of 1,704 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 34% |
| White | 83% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.39 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Salida No. R-32 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Salida High School is Horizons Exploratory Academy (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Salida Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Salida Horizons Exploratory Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 36 students
0.1 miles
349 E 9th Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719)530-5252 0.1 9-12 36 - Salida Salida Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 61 students
0.2 miles
516 Teller Ave
Salida, CO 81201
(719)530-5237 0.2 PK 61 - Salida Salida Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 321 students
0.2 miles
520 Milford Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719)530-5300 0.2 5-8 321 - Salida Crest Academy Grades: 5-8 | 25 students
0.3 miles
220 12th Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719)530-0681 0.3 5-8 25 - Salida Longfellow Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 429 students
0.3 miles
425 West 7th Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719)530-5260 0.3 K-4 429
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