Serving 32 students in grades 9-12, Yampa Valley High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yampa Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Yampa Valley High School's student population of 32 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
32 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
YVHS nurtures a culture of personal growth, collaboration, and acceptance through meaningful relationships and learning experiences to promote academic and future success.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Yampa Valley High School is 0.54, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)71.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
39%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yampa Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Yampa Valley High School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Yampa Valley High School?
32 students attend Yampa Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Yampa Valley High School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yampa Valley High School?
Yampa Valley High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Yampa Valley High School offer ?
Yampa Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yampa Valley High School part of?
Yampa Valley High School is part of Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2.
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