Estes Park High School

Summary:

Estes Park High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Estes Park, Colorado, with a student population of 323. The school is part of the Estes Park School District R-3, which is ranked 79 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Estes Park High School has a diverse student population, with 60.68% White and 35.29% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state average. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in CMAS/Science (14.5%), SAT/Mathematics (14%), and PSAT9/Mathematics (24%) for 11th and 9th graders were significantly lower than the state averages. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with the Hispanic student population consistently ranking in the bottom 20% of Colorado high schools in terms of academic performance.

Interestingly, the nearby Lyons Middle/Senior High School, located approximately 16 miles from Estes Park High School, is a higher-performing school that consistently ranks in the top 15% of Colorado high schools. Lyons Middle/Senior High School has significantly higher proficiency rates in various subjects compared to Estes Park High School and the state averages. Additionally, Estes Park High School has seen fluctuations in its free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 26.63% to 38.93%, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support programs to address the challenges faced by students from low-income families.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1600 Manford Avenue
       Estes Park, CO  80517-5427


(970) 586-5321

District: Estes Park School District R-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
235th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,507 Help


Feeder schools for Estes Park High School:

Elementary:    Estes Park K-5 School
Middle:    Estes Park Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  323

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.7%
Hispanic:
35.3%
Asian:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.6% Help


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Compare Details Estes Park High School ranks worse than 67.3% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.37. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Estes Park High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Estes Park High School is $18,507.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Estes Park High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Estes Park High School 235th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Estes Park High School in the ranking list.)

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Estes Park School District R-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Estes Park School District R-3 79th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Estes Park High School

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Rank History for all students at Estes Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.70 79th 279 71.7%
2005 59.27 119th 280 57.5%
2006 75.74 61st 286 78.7%
2007 71.27 83rd 298 72.1%
2008 73.23 80th 301 73.4%
2009 62.85 119th 310 61.6%
2010 76.76 66th 327 79.8%
2011 82.81 45th 337 86.6%
2012 66.50 119th 334 64.4%
2013 62.21 136th 349 61.0%
2014 77.41 74th 369 79.9%
2015 43.44 134th 292 54.1%
2016 69.47 31st 255 87.8%
2017 38.00 131st 256 48.8%
2018 57.27 144th 388 62.9%
2019 63.42 126th 411 69.3%
2021 41.08 121st 210 42.4%
2022 35.31 139th 221 37.1%
2023 48.09 167th 349 52.1%
2024 31.37 235th 349 32.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Estes Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.25 94th 188 50.0%
2023 39.00 129th 200 35.5%
2024 36.86 132nd 211 37.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Estes Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.99 118th 239 50.6%
2022 41.09 145th 257 43.6%
2023 41.40 148th 254 41.7%
2024 31.70 170th 257 33.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Estes Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.83 113th 240 52.9%
2022 47.05 131st 253 48.2%
2023 48.09 125th 252 50.4%
2024 27.98 180th 256 29.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Estes Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.31 157th 181 13.3%
2022 15.02 178th 205 13.2%
2023 21.22 161st 198 18.7%
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Rank History for White students at Estes Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.62 71st 225 68.4%
2022 55.40 99th 228 56.6%
2023 44.27 129th 234 44.9%
2024 40.32 132nd 229 42.4%
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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.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a student
Friday, July 29, 2011

Open Quote I graduated from Estes park high school a year ago. After arriving at college, it became clear how utterly unprepared I was compared to other students. If your child is planning on pursuing a difficult major, please, do not do them the disservice of attending Estes park high school. It is simply not fair to your child. I'm starting out as a mechanical engineer at Seattle University (not even an ivy league school), and I feel so far behind. Keep in mind, I had a 4.0 all the way through high school, and took part in most of the little AP programs they had to offer. If I could send this to my parents 5 years ago, I am confident they would not have moved me to Estes Park High School. After all, no parent wants to send their child to a poor school.

In all fairness, there are two good teachers, but I believe they are to be retiring soon.

A girl in my graduating class (also an AP student) stated it well in her editorial to the school newspaper when she said, "Estes park high school encourages mediocrity." I should also mention that this A student was immediately reprimanded my school administration for criticizing there philosophy of "teaching."

I never leave reviews on ANYTHING, but I wish more than anything someone would have told my parents about the impressively low quality of education students receive at EPHS. Please, if you have any other questions or concerns about the school, email me at [email protected]. I would be happy to help, or tell more about my experience. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Estes Park High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 346 0 2 10 4 n/a n/a 0 362
1989 322 1 2 6 4 n/a n/a 0 335
1990 310 1 2 7 4 n/a n/a 0 324
1991 299 1 4 6 6 n/a n/a 0 316
1992 341 3 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1993 341 3 4 8 4 n/a n/a 0 360
1994 337 2 5 7 3 n/a n/a 0 354
1995 405 1 6 14 2 n/a n/a 0 428
1996 405 1 6 14 2 n/a n/a 0 428
1997 394 2 5 12 1 n/a n/a 0 414
1998 403 2 6 11 1 n/a n/a 0 423
1999 390 4 4 15 2 n/a n/a 0 415
2000 404 2 5 15 4 n/a n/a 0 430
2001 411 2 6 15 7 n/a n/a 0 441
2002 363 3 8 36 7 n/a n/a 0 417
2003 363 3 8 36 7 n/a n/a 0 417
2004 341 2 6 38 7 n/a n/a 0 394
2005 333 2 6 41 5 n/a n/a 0 387
2006 357 4 2 38 4 n/a n/a 0 405
2007 368 3 1 47 2 n/a n/a 0 421
2008 339 5 1 57 7 n/a n/a 0 409
2009 339 8 2 66 4 n/a n/a 0 419
2010 309 6 7 55 6 n/a n/a 0 383
2011 307 4 3 58 0 0 3 0 375
2012 298 4 5 62 4 1 5 0 379
2013 271 4 5 64 1 2 6 0 353
2014 258 3 5 55 1 0 8 0 330
2015 244 5 5 61 0 1 6 0 322
2016 240 3 7 68 0 1 6 0 325
2017 233 2 7 68 2 3 10 0 325
2018 229 2 9 82 3 2 7 0 334
2019 235 0 10 79 4 1 4 0 333
2020 240 0 12 87 6 1 5 0 351
2021 249 3 12 103 6 0 2 0 375
2022 237 2 11 116 7 0 2 0 375
2023 196 2 6 114 2 0 3 0 323

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 Estes Park High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 362 21.9 16.5 n/a
1989 335 20.1 16.6 6.6
1990 324 21.0 15.4 6.8
1991 316 19.4 16.2 7
1992 352 21.3 16.5 7.7
1993 360 20.8 17.3 9.2
1994 354 20.9 16.9 6.5
1995 428 21.7 19.7 9.6
1996 428 21.7 19.7 9.6
1997 414 23.0 18.0 10.1
1998 423 24.3 17.4 6.9
1999 415 26.8 15.5 7.7
2000 430 27.2 15.8 7.4
2001 441 28.3 15.6 5.9
2002 417 26.9 15.5 10.6
2003 417 26.9 15.5 10.6
2004 394 27.2 14.5 14.5
2005 387 29.9 12.9 17.1
2006 405 28.2 14.4 17
2007 421 25.5 16.5 17.1
2008 409 27.6 14.8 16.4
2009 419 27.4 15.3 18.4
2010 383 27.7 13.8 22.2
2011 375 23.5 15.9 21.1
2012 379 24.6 15.4 26.1
2013 353 23.1 15.2 29.2
2014 330 22.8 14.4 28.8
2015 322 25.0 12.8 28.3
2016 325 25.0 13.0 30.2
2017 325 24.6 13.1 35.1
2018 334 24.3 13.7 39.5
2019 333 25.5 13.0 19.8
2020 351 24.3 14.4 37.9
2021 375 25.1 14.9 38.9
2022 375 27.5 13.6 24.3
2023 323 25.8 12.5 26.6

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 Estes Park High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 362 21.9 16.5 n/a
1989 335 20.1 16.6 6.6
1990 324 21.0 15.4 6.8
1991 316 19.4 16.2 7
1992 352 21.3 16.5 7.7
1993 360 20.8 17.3 9.2
1994 354 20.9 16.9 6.5
1995 428 21.7 19.7 9.6
1996 428 21.7 19.7 9.6
1997 414 23.0 18.0 10.1
1998 423 24.3 17.4 6.9
1999 415 26.8 15.5 7.7
2000 430 27.2 15.8 7.4
2001 441 28.3 15.6 5.9
2002 417 26.9 15.5 10.6
2003 417 26.9 15.5 10.6
2004 394 27.2 14.5 14.5
2005 387 29.9 12.9 17.1
2006 405 28.2 14.4 17
2007 421 25.5 16.5 17.1
2008 409 27.6 14.8 16.4
2009 419 27.4 15.3 18.4
2010 383 27.7 13.8 22.2
2011 375 23.5 15.9 21.1
2012 379 24.6 15.4 26.1
2013 353 23.1 15.2 29.2
2014 330 22.8 14.4 28.8
2015 322 25.0 12.8 28.3
2016 325 25.0 13.0 30.2
2017 325 24.6 13.1 35.1
2018 334 24.3 13.7 39.5
2019 333 25.5 13.0 19.8
2020 351 24.3 14.4 37.9
2021 375 25.1 14.9 38.9
2022 375 27.5 13.6 24.3
2023 323 25.8 12.5 26.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Estes Park High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,034
2020 $14,225
2021 $13,233
2022 $14,947
2023 $18,507

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Estes Park High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 126th of 411 High schoolsRanks 167th of 349 High schools
 17.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students333323
 3%
African American02
American Indian42
 50%
Asian106
 40%
Hispanic79114
 44.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White235196
 16.6%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.8%26.6%
 6.8%


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Estes Park High School ranks 235th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 323 students attended Estes Park High School.

Estes Park High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Estes Park K-5 School
Middle : Estes Park Middle School

Students at Estes Park High School are 61% White, 35% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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