Steamboat Springs High School, nicknamed "Home of the Sailors," is a high school located at 45 E. Maple Street in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States. In 2014, it had 626 students in grades 9–12, and 41 teachers. The student body was half male and half female, and minority enrollment was 12 percent.
Serving 871 students in grades 9-12, Steamboat Springs High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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: 871 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Steamboat Springs High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 1,015.4 square miles around Steamboat Springs, CO. The typical drive to the school from the zone is between 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 22.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 43.9 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Steamboat Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Steamboat Springs High School's student population of 871 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
871 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Steamboat Springs High School will foster growth and well-being for our school community.
School Rankings
Steamboat Springs High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Steamboat Springs High School is 0.37, 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
#127 out of 1748 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
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
≥95%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-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
School Mascot
Sailor
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steamboat Springs High School's ranking?
Steamboat Springs High School is ranked #127 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Steamboat Springs High School often compared to?
Steamboat Springs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenwood Springs High School, Hayden High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Steamboat Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Steamboat Springs High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Steamboat Springs High School?
871 students attend Steamboat Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Steamboat Springs High School students are White, 16% 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 Steamboat Springs High School?
Steamboat Springs High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Steamboat Springs High School offer ?
Steamboat Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Steamboat Springs High School part of?
Steamboat Springs High School is part of Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2.
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