Simla High School

18091 County Road 125
Simla, CO 80835
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 106 students in grades 9-12, Simla High School ranks in the top 50% 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Simla High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Simla High School's student population of 106 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
106 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Simla High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Simla High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#774 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Simla High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Simla High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Simla High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Simla High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Simla High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
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3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Simla High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Simla High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Simla High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
White
80%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Simla High School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Simla High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Simla High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Simla High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Simla High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Simla High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Simla High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Simla High School's ranking?
Simla High School is ranked #774 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Simla High School often compared to?
Simla High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elizabeth High School, Kiowa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Simla High School?
The graduation rate of Simla High School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Simla High School?
106 students attend Simla High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Simla High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Simla High School?
Simla High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Simla High School offer ?
Simla High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Simla High School part of?
Simla High School is part of Big Sandy School District No. 100j.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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