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Kiowa High School

Summary:

Kiowa High School is a small public high school in Kiowa, Colorado, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 79. As part of the Elizabeth School District, which is ranked 71 out of 116 districts in the state, Kiowa High School stands out in several ways compared to nearby high schools like Legend High School and Ponderosa High School.

Kiowa High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (78.48%) compared to the more diverse student populations at nearby schools. However, the school's test scores are generally lower than state and district averages, particularly in mathematics, with only 18% of 11th-grade students proficient or better on the SAT. Conversely, the school performs better in reading and writing, with 68% of 11th-graders scoring proficient or better, higher than the state average of 59%. Kiowa High School also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43% to 57%, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools.

Despite its small size, Kiowa High School has a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the nearby schools, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. However, the school's statewide ranking has trended downward over the years, from a high of 42nd out of 337 Colorado high schools in 2010-2011 to 198th out of 349 in the current 2023-2024 school year. This decline in ranking, along with the inconsistent test score performance and the potential impact of socioeconomic factors, suggests that Kiowa High School faces unique challenges that the school community may need to address to improve academic outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 525 Commanche St
       Kiowa, CO  80117

(303) 621-2115

District: School District No. C-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
198th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,835 Help


Feeder schools for Kiowa High School:

Elementary:    Kiowa Elementary School
Middle:    Kiowa Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  79

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.5%
Hispanic:
16.5%
American Indian:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kiowa High School ranks worse than 56.7% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.69. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Kiowa 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 Kiowa High School is $16,835.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Kiowa High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Kiowa High School 198th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Kiowa High School in the ranking list.)

School District No. C-2:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. C-2 71st of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kiowa High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 57.85 121st 279 56.6%
2005 63.55 106th 280 62.1%
2006 56.22 131st 286 54.2%
2007 46.49 178th 298 40.3%
2008 58.64 139th 301 53.8%
2009 74.29 77th 310 75.2%
2010 80.08 52nd 327 84.1%
2011 83.89 42nd 337 87.5%
2012 82.38 43rd 334 87.1%
2013 66.01 118th 349 66.2%
2014 48.23 198th 369 46.3%
2015 42.53 138th 292 52.7%
2018 48.95 182nd 388 53.1%
2019 19.76 316th 411 23.1%
2023 43.00 188th 349 46.1%
2024 41.69 198th 349 43.3%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kiowa High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 76 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 76
1989 72 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 72
1990 88 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 88
1991 90 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 90
1992 100 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 100
1993 103 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 103
1994 113 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1995 128 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 129
1996 128 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 129
1997 160 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1998 96 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 97
1999 108 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2000 120 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2001 132 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 138
2002 127 2 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 137
2003 127 2 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 137
2004 121 2 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 134
2005 130 2 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 141
2006 121 2 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 135
2007 120 1 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 130
2008 101 1 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2009 97 2 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 108
2010 90 3 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 103
2011 102 1 2 8 0 0 0 0 113
2012 118 2 2 10 0 1 1 0 134
2013 111 1 1 12 1 1 1 0 128
2014 105 1 0 7 1 3 1 0 118
2015 77 1 0 5 0 2 1 0 86
2016 80 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 89
2017 75 0 1 14 0 0 0 0 90
2018 51 0 0 16 0 0 1 0 68
2019 51 0 0 12 0 0 1 0 64
2020 48 1 0 9 0 0 2 0 60
2021 61 0 0 8 2 0 1 0 72
2022 61 1 0 9 3 0 0 0 74
2023 62 1 0 13 3 0 0 0 79

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 Kiowa High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 76 7.0 10.8 n/a
1989 72 4.2 17.1 11.1
1990 88 7.0 12.5 8
1991 90 7.0 12.8 8.9
1992 100 7.6 13.1 10
1993 103 8.0 12.9 8.7
1994 116 9.7 12.0 5.2
1995 129 11.6 11.1 5.4
1996 129 11.6 11.1 5.4
1997 162 11.0 14.7 6.8
1998 97 9.0 10.8 5.2
1999 109 8.1 13.5 2.8
2000 123 9.4 13.1 13
2001 138 9.6 14.4 12.3
2002 137 9.7 14.1 10.2
2003 137 9.7 14.1 10.2
2004 134 9.8 13.7 13.4
2005 141 8.8 16.0 18.4
2006 135 10.6 12.7 16.3
2007 130 11.6 11.2 13.8
2008 111 11.2 9.9 18
2009 108 11.0 9.8 22.2
2010 103 9.9 10.3 31.1
2011 113 9.6 11.6 40.7
2012 134 10.5 12.6 35.8
2013 128 10.1 12.6 32.8
2014 118 10.4 11.3 34.7
2015 86 10.0 8.6 25.6
2016 89 8.0 11.1 27
2017 90 7.9 11.3 28.9
2018 68 8.2 8.2 33.8
2019 64 9.3 6.8 39.1
2020 60 6.9 8.5 31.7
2021 72 6.1 11.8 43.1
2022 74 5.4 13.6 48.6
2023 79 4.4 17.8 57

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 Kiowa High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 76 7.0 10.8 n/a
1989 72 4.2 17.1 11.1
1990 88 7.0 12.5 8
1991 90 7.0 12.8 8.9
1992 100 7.6 13.1 10
1993 103 8.0 12.9 8.7
1994 116 9.7 12.0 5.2
1995 129 11.6 11.1 5.4
1996 129 11.6 11.1 5.4
1997 162 11.0 14.7 6.8
1998 97 9.0 10.8 5.2
1999 109 8.1 13.5 2.8
2000 123 9.4 13.1 13
2001 138 9.6 14.4 12.3
2002 137 9.7 14.1 10.2
2003 137 9.7 14.1 10.2
2004 134 9.8 13.7 13.4
2005 141 8.8 16.0 18.4
2006 135 10.6 12.7 16.3
2007 130 11.6 11.2 13.8
2008 111 11.2 9.9 18
2009 108 11.0 9.8 22.2
2010 103 9.9 10.3 31.1
2011 113 9.6 11.6 40.7
2012 134 10.5 12.6 35.8
2013 128 10.1 12.6 32.8
2014 118 10.4 11.3 34.7
2015 86 10.0 8.6 25.6
2016 89 8.0 11.1 27
2017 90 7.9 11.3 28.9
2018 68 8.2 8.2 33.8
2019 64 9.3 6.8 39.1
2020 60 6.9 8.5 31.7
2021 72 6.1 11.8 43.1
2022 74 5.4 13.6 48.6
2023 79 4.4 17.8 57

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 Kiowa High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $17,928
2020 $16,682
2021 $15,635
2022 $15,035
2023 $16,835

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kiowa 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 316th of 411 High schoolsRanks 188th of 349 High schools
 23%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6479
 23.4%
African American01
American Indian03
Asian00
Hispanic1213
 8.3%
Pacific Islander00
White5162
 21.6%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.1%57%
 17.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kiowa High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 79 students attended Kiowa High School.

Kiowa High School ranks 198th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Kiowa High School are 78% White, 16% Hispanic, 4% American Indian, 1% African American.

Kiowa High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kiowa Elementary School
Middle : Kiowa Middle School


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