Serving 80 students in grades 7-12, Snowy Peaks Junior/senior 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 80 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School's student population of 80 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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
Yes
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1111 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
33%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
62%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School is ranked #1111 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit High School, Summit Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School?
80 students attend Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School?
Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School offer ?
Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School part of?
Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School is part of Summit School District No. Re 1.
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