Salida High School is the public high school of the city of Salida, Colorado, United States. Its colors are purple, black and white, and its mascot is the Spartan. It shares a campus with Colorado Mountain College, Salida. The enrollment for the 2020-21 school year was 369.
Serving 409 students in grades 9-12, Salida 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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: 409 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Salida High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Salida school district, covering approximately 469.3 square miles around Salida, CO, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 12.1 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 22.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salida High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Salida High School's student population of 409 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
409 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1910
School Rankings
Salida High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salida High School is 0.34, 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
#342 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
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
1%
5%
White
80%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Spartan Purple
School Mascot
Spartan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salida High School's ranking?
Salida High School is ranked #342 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Salida High School often compared to?
Salida High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buena Vista High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salida High School?
The graduation rate of Salida High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Salida High School?
409 students attend Salida High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Salida High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salida High School?
Salida High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Salida High School offer ?
Salida High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Salida High School part of?
Salida High School is part of Salida School District No. R-32.
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