High Schools in Lake County School District No. R-1

The Lake County School District No. R-1 in Colorado is home to two high schools: Lake County High School and Cloud City High School. Both schools face significant challenges, with the district ranked 115 out of 116 districts in Colorado and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, the high schools in the district struggle, with both Lake County High School and Cloud City High School having significantly lower proficiency rates in CMAS/PSAT9 tests compared to state averages, particularly in math and English language arts. This suggests substantial achievement gaps that need to be addressed. Additionally, the district's high poverty levels, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 56% to 63%, may be a contributing factor to the low academic performance.

Demographically, the high schools in the Lake County School District No. R-1 have a majority Hispanic student population, with Lake County High School having a more diverse student body and Cloud City High School being more homogeneous. The smaller size of Cloud City High School, with only 35 students, may present unique challenges and opportunities compared to the larger Lake County High School with 414 students.