Is Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School ranks 261 st of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 187 students attended Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School?

Students at Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School are 59% Hispanic, 38% White, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School?

Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Del Norte Elementary School

Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located in Del Norte, Colorado, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of 188 and is part of the Sargent School District No. Re-33J, which is ranked 87 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Del Norte High has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (60.11%) compared to the state average, its test scores and college readiness assessments are generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in CMAS/English Language Arts (45.1%) and CMAS/Math (26.8%) are below the state averages of 44.1% and 34.2%, respectively. Similarly, the school's performance on college readiness assessments, such as the SAT and PSAT, is also lower than the state averages. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.4 to 12.7 over the past three school years, could be an advantage in providing more individualized attention to students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Center High School and Sargent Senior High School, Del Norte High generally performs better in terms of test scores and college readiness assessments. However, it still lags behind the state averages, indicating room for improvement. Additionally, the school's Hispanic students perform better than the overall school population, ranking 96 out of 199 Colorado high schools for Hispanic students in 2023-2024, suggesting the school may be providing targeted support or interventions for this subgroup.

Detail:

Public 7-12

950 French Street
Del Norte, CO 81132

(719) 657-4050

District: Upper Rio Grande School District C-7

SchoolDigger Rank:
261^st of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,903

Feeder schools for Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:

Del Norte Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 187

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.4%

White:

38.0%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 50.5% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.57. (See more...)

Compare Details Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 74.8% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.27. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.4%), White (38%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School employs 15.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School is $16,903.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School 240^th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

SchoolDigger ranks Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School 261^st of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Hispanic students:

Upper Rio Grande School District C-7:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 87^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	15.37	386^th	458	15.7%
2023	26.94	331^st	480	31.0%
2024	41.57	240^th	485	50.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	50.69	101^st	244	58.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	35.33	204^th	350	41.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	39.54	186^th	357	47.9%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	29.55	210^th	279	24.7%
2005	17.40	240^th	280	14.3%
2006	57.66	126^th	286	55.9%
2007	55.87	147^th	298	50.7%
2008	51.04	160^th	301	46.8%
2009	33.94	218^th	310	29.7%
2010	48.53	185^th	327	43.4%
2011	62.71	140^th	337	58.5%
2012	56.80	160^th	334	52.1%
2013	67.39	113^th	349	67.6%
2014	71.80	93^rd	369	74.8%
2015	33.10	184^th	292	37.0%
2016	40.51	118^th	255	53.7%
2017	18.66	204^th	256	20.3%
2018	35.66	235^th	388	39.4%
2019	35.04	252^nd	411	38.7%
2023	27.50	246^th	349	29.5%
2024	23.27	261^st	349	25.2%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2022	39.47	107^th	205	47.8%
2023	40.60	108^th	198	45.5%
2024	46.97	96^th	199	51.8%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	114	0	2	87	0	n/a	n/a	203
1989	86	0	0	87	0	n/a	n/a	173
1990	79	0	0	76	0	n/a	n/a	155
1991	88	0	0	69	0	n/a	n/a	157
1992	92	0	1	79	0	n/a	n/a	172
1993	101	0	0	80	0	n/a	n/a	181
1994	105	0	0	71	2	n/a	n/a	178
1995	128	0	0	99	4	n/a	n/a	231
1996	128	0	0	99	4	n/a	n/a	231
1997	133	0	0	100	2	n/a	n/a	235
1998	132	0	0	107	2	n/a	n/a	241
1999	118	0	1	102	3	n/a	n/a	224
2000	112	0	0	85	2	n/a	n/a	199
2001	121	0	1	73	3	n/a	n/a	198
2002	106	0	0	96	1	n/a	n/a	203
2003	106	0	0	96	1	n/a	n/a	203
2004	111	1	0	96	3	n/a	n/a	211
2005	116	2	0	95	4	n/a	n/a	217
2006	97	3	0	88	3	n/a	n/a	191
2007	91	2	2	95	5	n/a	n/a	195
2008	89	2	1	77	4	n/a	n/a	173
2009	82	1	1	80	1	n/a	n/a	165
2010	90	0	2	86	1	n/a	n/a	179
2011	85	0	0	75	4	0	0	164
2012	83	2	0	75	0	0	0	160
2013	64	0	2	75	1	0	0	142
2014	55	0	0	79	0	0	1	135
2015	51	0	0	79	0	0	0	130
2016	49	1	0	86	0	0	0	136
2017	59	0	2	85	0	0	0	146
2018	58	0	0	73	0	0	0	131
2019	88	0	1	96	1	0	2	188
2020	84	1	0	102	1	0	4	192
2021	69	2	0	95	1	0	5	172
2022	62	0	0	106	2	0	8	178
2023	65	0	0	113	1	1	8	188
2024	71	0	1	111	0	0	4	187

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	203	17.5	11.6	n/a
1989	173	14.8	11.6	26.6
1990	155	13.2	11.7	27.7
1991	157	13.0	12.0	42
1992	172	13.7	12.5	34.3
1993	181	11.9	15.2	34.8
1994	178	12.1	14.7	24.2
1995	231	18.1	12.8	22.9
1996	231	18.1	12.8	22.9
1997	235	16.9	13.9	30.6
1998	241	18.1	13.3	26.1
1999	224	16.8	13.3	28.1
2000	199	19.6	10.2	31.7
2001	198	16.1	12.3	39.4
2002	203	17.1	11.9	46.8
2003	203	17.1	11.9	46.8
2004	211	16.6	12.7	51.7
2005	217	15.1	14.4	47
2006	191	15.6	12.2	45
2007	195	15.9	12.3	59
2008	173	15.7	11.0	50.3
2009	165	16.1	10.2	55.2
2010	179	15.6	11.4	55.3
2011	164	15.6	10.4	48.2
2012	160	13.6	11.7	54.4
2013	142	10.8	13.0	49.3
2014	135	13.7	9.8	51.9
2015	130	12.0	10.8	50
2016	136	12.0	11.3	50
2017	146	13.0	11.2	39.7
2018	131	12.4	10.5	45
2019	188	17.0	11.0	37.8
2020	192	17.0	11.2	48.4
2021	172	13.5	12.7	36
2022	178	16.9	10.4	36.5
2023	188	15.9	11.7	42
2024	187	15.9	11.7	50.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	203	17.5	11.6	n/a
1989	173	14.8	11.6	26.6
1990	155	13.2	11.7	27.7
1991	157	13.0	12.0	42
1992	172	13.7	12.5	34.3
1993	181	11.9	15.2	34.8
1994	178	12.1	14.7	24.2
1995	231	18.1	12.8	22.9
1996	231	18.1	12.8	22.9
1997	235	16.9	13.9	30.6
1998	241	18.1	13.3	26.1
1999	224	16.8	13.3	28.1
2000	199	19.6	10.2	31.7
2001	198	16.1	12.3	39.4
2002	203	17.1	11.9	46.8
2003	203	17.1	11.9	46.8
2004	211	16.6	12.7	51.7
2005	217	15.1	14.4	47
2006	191	15.6	12.2	45
2007	195	15.9	12.3	59
2008	173	15.7	11.0	50.3
2009	165	16.1	10.2	55.2
2010	179	15.6	11.4	55.3
2011	164	15.6	10.4	48.2
2012	160	13.6	11.7	54.4
2013	142	10.8	13.0	49.3
2014	135	13.7	9.8	51.9
2015	130	12.0	10.8	50
2016	136	12.0	11.3	50
2017	146	13.0	11.2	39.7
2018	131	12.4	10.5	45
2019	188	17.0	11.0	37.8
2020	192	17.0	11.2	48.4
2021	172	13.5	12.7	36
2022	178	16.9	10.4	36.5
2023	188	15.9	11.7	42
2024	187	15.9	11.7	50.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,388
2020	$14,421
2021	$15,830
2022	$15,950
2023	$16,903

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 386^th of 458 Middle schools	Ranks 331^st of 480 Middle schools	15.3%
Ranks 252^nd of 411 High schools	Ranks 246^th of 349 High schools	9.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School)	29.2	28.6	0.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Upper Rio Grande School District C-7)	29.2	28.6	0.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.5	45	1.5%
8th Grade Science (Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School)	15	15.4	0.4%
8th Grade Science (Upper Rio Grande School District C-7)	15	15.4	0.4%
8th Grade Science (Colorado)	31.5	31.3	0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School)	19.5	34.6	15.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Upper Rio Grande School District C-7)	19.5	34.6	15.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.9	42.4	4.5%
8th Grade Math (Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School)	22	19.2	2.8%
8th Grade Math (Upper Rio Grande School District C-7)	22	19.2	2.8%
8th Grade Math (Colorado)	36.9	32.7	4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School)	23.1	30.9	7.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Upper Rio Grande School District C-7)	22.7	30.9	8.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School)	21.5	20.6	0.9%
All Grades Math (Upper Rio Grande School District C-7)	18.7	19.6	0.9%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	188	188
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	96	113	17.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	88	65	26.1%
Two or More Races	2	8	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.8%	42%	4.3%

Schools Near Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS English Language Arts (2024)			CMAS Math (2024)			CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Del Norte High Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	950 French Street	Del Norte	81132	Rio Grande County	Upper Rio Grande School District C-7	No	No	No	No	(719) 657-4050	187	16	11.7	50.8%	71 (38.0%)	0 (0.0%)	111 (59.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	23.3	261^st of 349 public high schools	25.2%		27.5	246^th of 349 public high schools	29.5%	15	62.0		48.0	16.0	28.0		50.0	40.5	45.1	23.5	29.7	26.8	24.3		$16,903
Monte Vista Senior High School	Public	9-12	295 East Prospect	Monte Vista	81144	Rio Grande County	Monte Vista School District No. C-8	No	No	No	No	(719) 852-3586	254	19	13.1	68.1%	68 (26.8%)	0 (0.0%)	181 (71.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	9.6	316^th of 349 public high schools	9.5%		13.8	304^th of 349 public high schools	12.9%	12	38.0	14.0	33.0												$14,408
Byron Syring Delta Center	Public	9-12	345 Prospect	Monte Vista	81144	Rio Grande County	Monte Vista School District No. C-8	No	No	No	No	(719) 852-2212	51	1	35.4	88.2%	15 (29.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.9%)								(n/a)															$19,333
Sargent Senior High School	Public	9-12	7090 North County Road 2 East	Monte Vista	81144	Rio Grande County	Sargent School District No. Re-33J	No	No	No	No	(719) 852-4025	83	10	8.1	50.6%	60 (72.3%)	1 (1.2%)	19 (22.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	42.6	193^rd of 349 public high schools	44.7%		37.5	209^th of 349 public high schools	40.1%	16	59.0		79.0	37.0	50.0	14.0								22.7	$19,665
Center High School	Public	9-12	550 S. Sylvester Avenue	Center	81125	Rio Grande County	Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt.	No	No	No	No	(719) 754-2232	155	11	14.2	94.8%	8 (5.2%)	1 (0.6%)	142 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	22.9	264^th of 349 public high schools	24.4%					(n/a)	36.0		56.0												$41,362
The Academic Recovery Center of San Luis Valley	Public	9-12	550 S. Sylvester Avenue	Center	81125	Rio Grande County	Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt.	No	No	No	No	(719) 754-2859	3	0	6.2		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$25,252
Center Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	9-12	550 South Sylvester	Center	81125	Rio Grande County	Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt.	No	No	Yes	No	(719) 754-3442	20	0	41.6		6 (30.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (70.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$6,848

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