Is Lake County High School a good school?

Lake County High School ranks in the bottom 11.5% of Colorado high schools.

How many students attend Lake County High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 400 students attended Lake County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Lake County High School?

Students at Lake County High School are 67% Hispanic, 30% White, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Lake County High School?

Lake County High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Lake County Elementary School Elementary : Lake County Intermediate School

Lake County High School

Summary:

Lake County High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Leadville, Colorado, with a total enrollment of 414 students. The school is part of the Lake County School District No. R-1, which is ranked 115 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lake County High School faces significant challenges, including a student population that is 70.05% Hispanic, significantly higher than the nearby South Park High School at 13.71%. Academically, the school consistently underperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates in CMAS/English Language Arts and CMAS/Math well below the state averages. Additionally, a high percentage of Lake County High School students, ranging from 52.88% to 58.72%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to only 27.42% at South Park High School.

The data reveals a stark contrast between Lake County High School and the nearby South Park High School, which serves a more affluent and racially diverse student population. Lake County High School's academic performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 209 out of 334 Colorado high schools in 2011-2012 to 309 out of 349 in 2023-2024. The nearby Cloud City High School, with an enrollment of only 35 students, also raises questions about the viability and sustainability of small high schools within the Lake County School District No. R-1.

Detail:

Public 7-12

1000 West 4th Street
Leadville, CO 80461-3800

(719) 486-6950

District: Lake County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
309^th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,996

Feeder schools for Lake County High School:

Elementary:	Lake County Elementary School
	Lake County Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 400

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

67.0%

White:

29.5%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lake County High School ranks worse than 76.9% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.68. (See more...)

Compare Details Lake County High School ranks worse than 88.5% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.96. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lake County 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 (67%), White (29.5%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake County High School is 13.9. (See more...)

Compare Lake County High School employs 28.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake County High School is $20,996.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lake County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake County High School 373^rd of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Lake County High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Lake County High School 309^th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Lake County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Lake County School District No. R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake County School District No. R-1 115^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lake County High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lake County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2015	12.61	413^th	436	5.3%
2016	4.90	399^th	400	0.3%
2017	27.01	306^th	424	27.8%
2018	16.48	350^th	418	16.3%
2019	24.00	336^th	458	26.6%
2021	13.58	335^th	369	9.2%
2022	13.93	386^th	448	13.8%
2023	17.66	385^th	480	19.8%
2024	19.68	373^rd	485	23.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	28.42	182^nd	240	24.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Lake County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	26.69	256^th	352	27.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Lake County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	19.22	276^th	343	19.5%

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

Rank History for Lake County High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Lake County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	17.67	240^th	279	14.0%
2005	16.74	241^st	280	13.9%
2006	11.95	257^th	286	10.1%
2007	20.46	243^rd	298	18.5%
2008	12.07	265^th	301	12.0%
2009	23.32	251^st	310	19.0%
2010	27.33	246^th	327	24.8%
2011	33.82	236^th	337	30.0%
2012	41.29	209^th	334	37.4%
2013	21.67	270^th	349	22.6%
2014	16.32	304^th	369	17.6%
2015	13.78	263^rd	292	9.9%
2016	12.54	231^st	255	9.4%
2017	11.76	233^rd	256	9.0%
2018	25.33	272^nd	388	29.9%
2019	37.08	243^rd	411	40.9%
2021	10.25	186^th	210	11.4%
2024	11.96	309^th	349	11.5%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	26.25	147^th	188	21.8%
2022	26.96	155^th	203	23.6%
2024	18.12	179^th	211	15.2%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Lake County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	26.37	175^th	239	26.8%
2022	32.21	172^nd	257	33.1%
2024	11.44	226^th	257	12.1%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Lake County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	22.54	178^th	240	25.8%
2022	40.92	146^th	253	42.3%
2024	11.80	227^th	256	11.3%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Lake County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	27.97	131^st	181	27.6%
2024	10.72	188^th	199	5.5%

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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 Lake County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	222	2	1	82	1	n/a	n/a	308
1989	231	2	1	86	0	n/a	n/a	320
1990	186	1	0	119	0	n/a	n/a	306
1991	200	1	0	77	0	n/a	n/a	278
1992	204	0	0	87	0	n/a	n/a	291
1993	192	0	0	88	0	n/a	n/a	280
1994	182	0	0	86	0	n/a	n/a	268
1995	207	0	5	86	1	n/a	n/a	299
1996	207	0	5	86	1	n/a	n/a	299
1997	223	1	1	97	1	n/a	n/a	323
1998	214	0	2	110	1	n/a	n/a	327
1999	195	0	1	116	1	n/a	n/a	313
2000	190	1	2	134	2	n/a	n/a	329
2001	164	1	2	135	3	n/a	n/a	305
2002	155	1	1	156	2	n/a	n/a	315
2003	155	1	1	156	2	n/a	n/a	315
2004	153	2	2	153	2	n/a	n/a	312
2005	147	1	3	166	1	n/a	n/a	318
2006	118	2	4	175	1	n/a	n/a	300
2007	119	3	5	194	2	n/a	n/a	323
2008	119	1	4	196	3	n/a	n/a	323
2009	112	1	3	203	2	n/a	n/a	321
2010	98	0	1	187	1	n/a	n/a	287
2011	88	0	0	198	3	0	0	289
2012	90	0	0	173	3	0	2	268
2013	75	0	0	196	3	0	7	281
2014	75	0	0	210	2	0	5	292
2015	118	0	0	302	2	0	8	430
2016	114	0	0	319	2	0	6	441
2017	106	1	1	309	1	1	5	424
2018	113	3	1	314	4	1	9	445
2019	124	2	1	315	3	0	13	458
2020	126	1	2	321	0	0	17	467
2021	114	0	1	304	0	0	17	436
2022	97	0	0	305	0	0	14	416
2023	110	0	0	290	0	0	14	414
2024	118	0	1	268	0	0	13	400

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 Lake County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	308	25.6	12.0	n/a
1989	320	26.1	12.2	12.5
1990	306	25.1	12.1	10.5
1991	278	23.6	11.7	10.4
1992	291	21.6	13.4	10
1993	280	21.2	13.2	0
1994	268	20.0	13.4	10.4
1995	299	22.5	13.3	13.7
1996	299	22.5	13.3	13.7
1997	323	21.5	15.0	19.5
1998	327	22.0	14.9	16.8
1999	313	23.2	13.5	14.4
2000	329	21.3	15.4	35
2001	305	22.4	13.6	32.1
2002	315	20.9	15.1	36.5
2003	315	20.9	15.1	36.5
2004	312	22.2	14.1	38.5
2005	318	21.8	14.6	44
2006	300	20.5	14.6	49.3
2007	323	19.3	16.7	49.2
2008	323	21.0	15.4	46.7
2009	321	20.2	15.9	48.6
2010	287	22.0	13.0	57.8
2011	289	19.5	14.8	61.2
2012	268	18.4	14.5	61.9
2013	281	17.0	16.5	65.1
2014	292	18.3	15.9	66.4
2015	430	30.0	14.3	70.7
2016	441	29.0	15.2	74.8
2017	424	27.4	15.4	63.9
2018	445	29.3	15.1	63.6
2019	458	27.6	16.5	62.9
2020	467	29.6	15.7	59.5
2021	436	27.6	15.7	58.7
2022	416	22.9	18.1	52.9
2023	414	29.4	14.0	56
2024	400	28.6	13.9	50.5

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 Lake County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	308	25.6	12.0	n/a
1989	320	26.1	12.2	12.5
1990	306	25.1	12.1	10.5
1991	278	23.6	11.7	10.4
1992	291	21.6	13.4	10
1993	280	21.2	13.2	0
1994	268	20.0	13.4	10.4
1995	299	22.5	13.3	13.7
1996	299	22.5	13.3	13.7
1997	323	21.5	15.0	19.5
1998	327	22.0	14.9	16.8
1999	313	23.2	13.5	14.4
2000	329	21.3	15.4	35
2001	305	22.4	13.6	32.1
2002	315	20.9	15.1	36.5
2003	315	20.9	15.1	36.5
2004	312	22.2	14.1	38.5
2005	318	21.8	14.6	44
2006	300	20.5	14.6	49.3
2007	323	19.3	16.7	49.2
2008	323	21.0	15.4	46.7
2009	321	20.2	15.9	48.6
2010	287	22.0	13.0	57.8
2011	289	19.5	14.8	61.2
2012	268	18.4	14.5	61.9
2013	281	17.0	16.5	65.1
2014	292	18.3	15.9	66.4
2015	430	30.0	14.3	70.7
2016	441	29.0	15.2	74.8
2017	424	27.4	15.4	63.9
2018	445	29.3	15.1	63.6
2019	458	27.6	16.5	62.9
2020	467	29.6	15.7	59.5
2021	436	27.6	15.7	58.7
2022	416	22.9	18.1	52.9
2023	414	29.4	14.0	56
2024	400	28.6	13.9	50.5

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 Lake County High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,402
2020	$15,482
2021	$17,253
2022	$18,195
2023	$20,996

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake County 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 336^th of 458 Middle schools	Ranks 385^th of 480 Middle schools	6.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lake County High School)	34.8	38.3	3.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lake County School District No. R-1)	34.8	38.3	3.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.5	45	1.5%
7th Grade Math (Lake County High School)	16.3	15.9	0.4%
7th Grade Math (Lake County School District No. R-1)	16.3	15.9	0.4%
7th Grade Math (Colorado)	31.6	26.3	5.3%
8th Grade Science (Lake County High School)	17.8	7.3	10.5%
8th Grade Science (Lake County School District No. R-1)	17.6	7.3	10.3%
8th Grade Science (Colorado)	31.5	31.3	0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lake County High School)	33.8	9.3	24.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lake County School District No. R-1)	33.3	9.3	24%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.9	42.4	4.5%
8th Grade Math (Lake County High School)	27	7.3	19.7%
8th Grade Math (Lake County School District No. R-1)	26.7	7.3	19.4%
8th Grade Math (Colorado)	36.9	32.7	4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lake County High School)	34.3	24.6	9.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lake County School District No. R-1)	28.3	23.8	4.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Lake County High School)	21.1	11.9	9.2%
All Grades Math (Lake County School District No. R-1)	18.7	16.3	2.4%
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	458	414	9.6%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	315	290	7.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	124	110	11.3%
Two or More Races	13	14	7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.9%	56%	6.8%

Schools Near Lake County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking ()				PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th 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	Total
Lake County High School	Public	7-12	1000 West 4th Street	Leadville	80461	Lake County	Lake County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(719) 486-6950	400	29	13.9	50.5%	118 (29.5%)	0 (0.0%)	268 (67.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)	12	309^th of 349 public high schools	11.5%					(n/a)	34.0	20.0	25.0	29.8	27.3	7.5	28.1	16.9	12.3	$20,996
Cloud City High School	Public	9-12	1000 4th Street	Leadville	80461	Lake County	Lake County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(719) 486-6980	30	3	10.0	63.3%	7 (23.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (76.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$24,172
South Park High School	Public	9-12	640 Hathaway Street	Fairplay	80440	Park County	Park County School District No. Re-2	No	No	No	No	(719) 836-4410	129	12	10.9	36.4%	103 (79.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (13.2%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.4%)								(n/a)										$23,840

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Rank History for Lake County High School

Rank History for all high school students at Lake County High School

Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake County High School

Rank History for high school Female students at Lake County High School

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Enrollment information for Lake County High School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lake County High School

Student/Teacher Ratio Lake County High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lake County High School

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake County High School

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Schools Near Lake County High School