Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, High Plains 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
High Plains School's student population of 450 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
High Plains School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Plains School is 0.46, 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
#558 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
19%
35%
Black
2%
4%
White
71%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Plains School's ranking?
High Plains School is ranked #558 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are High Plains School often compared to?
High Plains Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Vision Charter School, Coyote Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend High Plains School?
450 students attend High Plains School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of High Plains School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Plains School?
High Plains School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does High Plains School offer ?
High Plains School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is High Plains School part of?
High Plains School is part of Thompson School District R-2j.
In what neighborhood is High Plains School located?
High Plains School is located in the Centerra neighborhood of Loveland, CO.
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