Serving 847 students in grades 9-12, Steamboat Springs 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 847 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Steamboat Springs High School's student population of 847 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
847 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Steamboat Springs High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Steamboat Springs High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#248 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
82%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #248 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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%.
How many students attend Steamboat Springs High School?
847 students attend Steamboat Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Steamboat Springs High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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
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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