Serving 943 students in grades 9-12, Severance High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 943 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Severance High School's student population of 943 students has grown by 87% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
943 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
Severance High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Severance High School is 0.49, 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
#518 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
28%
37%
Black
2%
5%
White
66%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Severance High School's ranking?
Severance High School is ranked #518 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Severance High School often compared to?
Severance High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windsor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Severance High School?
The graduation rate of Severance High School is 91%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Severance High School?
943 students attend Severance High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Severance High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Severance High School?
Severance High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Severance High School offer ?
Severance High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Severance High School part of?
Severance High School is part of Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4.
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