Serving 421 students in grades 9-12, Sterling 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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: 421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sterling High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Sterling, CO, covering approximately 843.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 16.9 miles and the furthest edge located 38.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sterling High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Sterling High School's student population of 421 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sterling High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sterling High School is 0.50, 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
#656 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
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
85-89%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sterling High School's ranking?
Sterling High School is ranked #656 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sterling High School?
The graduation rate of Sterling High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Sterling High School?
421 students attend Sterling High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Sterling High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sterling High School?
Sterling High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sterling High School offer ?
Sterling High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sterling High School part of?
Sterling High School is part of School District No. Re-1 Valley.
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