For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 246 students in Colorado Independent School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Texas.
Public High Schools in Colorado Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Public High School in Colorado Independent School District have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Colorado High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
927 Students
1,886,103 Students
# Teachers
6 Teachers
125,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
152:1
152:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Colorado Independent School District, which is ranked #742 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#720 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.6%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
55%
53%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
35%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,446 is higher than the state median of $15,451. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,770 is higher than the state median of $16,607. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$16 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,446
$15,451
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,770
$16,607
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Colorado Independent School District Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wallace Accelerated High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 N Lone Wolf Blvd
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3424
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3424
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Colorado High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 N Lone Wolf Blvd
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3424
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3424
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 228:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Recent Articles
Can Your Child Get Into School Clubs and Activities?
Discover whether your child can access advertised school clubs and activities, including enrollment limits, tryouts, fees, transportation, scheduling conflicts, and essential questions parents should ask before choosing schools today.
Who Supervises Students When Their Teacher Is Out?
Discover who supervises students when regular teachers are absent, how schools arrange classroom coverage, what qualifications substitutes need, and which questions parents should ask about safety and learning continuity.
When the School Nurse Isn't There: Parent Guide
Learn what happens when school nurses are absent, how public schools handle medications and emergencies, and which essential questions parents should ask to protect their children's health and safety daily.
