Is Silver Creek High School a good school?

Silver Creek High School ranks 72 nd of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Silver Creek High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,250 students attended Silver Creek High School.

What is the racial makeup of Silver Creek High School?

Students at Silver Creek High School are 72% White, 17% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Silver Creek High School?

Silver Creek High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Blue Mountain Elementary Elementary : Eagle Crest Elementary School Elementary : Longmont Estates Elementary School Middle : Altona Middle School

Silver Creek High School

Summary:

Silver Creek High School is a public high school located in Longmont, Colorado, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,250 students. The school is part of the St. Vrain Valley School District, which is ranked 33 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Silver Creek High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Colorado, ranking 72nd out of 349 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the SAT and PSAT, is significantly higher than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 77% of 11th-grade students at Silver Creek were proficient or better in SAT Reading and Writing, compared to 64% for the district and 58% for the state. Silver Creek's student population is relatively diverse, with 72.16% White, 17.2% Hispanic, and 5.76% Asian students. Compared to nearby schools like Erie High School and Arapahoe Ridge High School, Silver Creek has a higher percentage of White and Asian students, and a lower percentage of Hispanic students.

Silver Creek High School performs well across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, and disabled students, ranking among the top schools in Colorado for these subgroups. The school's performance for Hispanic students and low socioeconomic status students is also strong, ranking in the top half of Colorado high schools for these subgroups. However, the school's performance for gifted and talented students is relatively lower, ranking in the middle of Colorado high schools for this subgroup. Overall, Silver Creek High School is a high-performing school that consistently delivers excellent academic outcomes for its diverse student population, making it a standout institution within the St. Vrain Valley School District and the state of Colorado.

Detail:

Public 9-12

4901 Nelson Road
Longmont, CO 80503-6001

(720) 494-3721

District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
72^nd of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,779

Feeder schools for Silver Creek High School:

Elementary:	Blue Mountain Elementary
	Eagle Crest Elementary School
	Longmont Estates Elementary School
Middle:	Altona Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 23.0

Number of students: 1,250

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.2%

Hispanic:

17.2%

Asian:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Silver Creek High School ranks better than 79.4% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 3^rd among 9 ranked high schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.68. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Silver Creek 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 Silver Creek High School has the largest high school student body size in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Silver Creek High School is $13,779. 6 high schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Silver Creek High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Silver Creek High School 72^nd of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Silver Creek High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Asian students:

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White students:

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J 33^rd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Silver Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	68.93	88^th	279	68.5%
2005	75.09	65^th	280	76.8%
2006	81.21	43^rd	286	85.0%
2007	78.37	56^th	298	81.2%
2008	83.41	40^th	301	86.7%
2009	85.41	35^th	310	88.7%
2010	79.31	55^th	327	83.2%
2011	80.97	48^th	337	85.8%
2012	83.75	39^th	334	88.3%
2013	84.72	43^rd	349	87.7%
2014	82.64	53^rd	369	85.6%
2015	48.88	105^th	292	64.0%
2016	56.47	64^th	255	74.9%
2017	57.27	74^th	256	71.1%
2018	84.64	48^th	388	87.6%
2019	86.60	44^th	411	89.3%
2021	81.97	32^nd	210	84.8%
2022	73.76	55^th	221	75.1%
2023	81.04	61^st	349	82.5%
2024	77.68	72^nd	349	79.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Silver Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	79.33	6^th	60	90.0%
2022	58.04	30^th	77	61.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Silver Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	74.98	35^th	188	81.4%
2022	66.98	56^th	203	72.4%
2023	69.72	53^rd	200	73.5%
2024	57.96	80^th	211	62.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Silver Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	85.97	29^th	239	87.9%
2022	85.69	31^st	257	87.9%
2023	77.81	53^rd	254	79.1%
2024	75.04	59^th	257	77.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Silver Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.26	19^th	74	74.3%
2024	74.22	11^th	84	86.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Silver Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	74.09	17^th	118	85.6%
2022	53.67	60^th	108	44.4%
2023	65.62	45^th	135	66.7%
2024	56.15	73^rd	140	47.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Silver Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	87.06	30^th	240	87.5%
2022	77.76	57^th	253	77.5%
2023	78.56	57^th	252	77.4%
2024	75.21	58^th	256	77.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Silver Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	60.50	17^th	41	58.5%
2022	65.10	15^th	45	66.7%
2023	40.77	29^th	43	32.6%
2024	70.47	12^th	43	72.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Silver Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	75.05	35^th	181	80.7%
2022	69.40	53^rd	205	74.1%
2023	62.26	62^nd	198	68.7%
2024	57.17	71^st	199	64.3%

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Rank History for White students at Silver Creek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	81.35	33^rd	225	85.3%
2022	75.52	56^th	228	75.4%
2023	72.08	67^th	234	71.4%
2024	67.48	77^th	229	66.4%

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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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, August 4, 2017

Joke. They will give you zero information about details of your kid's schedule, grades, homework or buses etc. You will have to spend half your day calling, leaving voicemails and emails with counselors or teachers and dig up information on your own. They never answer the phone or emails but will bomb you with information about fundraisers, football games and remind you that you owes fees. There are fees for literally everything! Last time I checked tax dollars pay for public school. Why I owe $200 at the end of the year is beyond me. Nothing is easy with this school. Trying to help your kid keep schedule's and homework straight is so time consuming, its like having a second job. There are no less than three websites you have to scan for any info and they are either confusing, or down for maintenance. You are on your own with this place. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Silver Creek High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	850	13	28	83	0	n/a	n/a	974
2003	850	13	28	83	0	n/a	n/a	974
2004	1005	9	37	89	3	n/a	n/a	1143
2005	1074	10	35	92	6	n/a	n/a	1217
2006	714	7	22	69	3	n/a	n/a	815
2007	809	5	25	101	4	n/a	n/a	944
2008	879	9	28	111	5	n/a	n/a	1032
2009	863	12	35	137	7	n/a	n/a	1054
2010	880	19	36	133	9	n/a	n/a	1077
2011	839	18	33	146	9	2	10	1057
2012	808	15	33	158	8	1	13	1036
2013	808	9	24	152	6	1	13	1013
2014	901	12	30	160	6	1	19	1129
2015	905	20	41	185	3	1	21	1176
2016	936	20	45	212	3	0	25	1241
2017	982	17	58	228	2	2	28	1317
2018	1014	12	69	236	3	3	34	1371
2019	1073	20	76	205	1	0	39	1414
2020	1021	12	95	177	2	1	41	1349
2021	962	14	90	184	5	1	45	1301
2022	942	19	76	191	4	2	38	1272
2023	902	17	72	215	3	3	38	1250

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 Silver Creek High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	974	40.8	23.9	6.1
2003	974	40.8	23.9	6.1
2004	1143	56.6	20.2	5
2005	1217	64.2	19.0	7.2
2006	815	40.7	20.0	8.1
2007	944	41.9	22.5	11.3
2008	1032	46.0	22.4	13.3
2009	1054	49.4	21.3	13.1
2010	1077	48.7	22.1	14.9
2011	1057	48.9	21.5	13.6
2012	1036	46.7	22.1	17.7
2013	1013	45.3	22.3	15
2014	1129	47.1	23.9	18.6
2015	1176	49.0	24.0	15.6
2016	1241	52.0	23.8	20.1
2017	1317	55.2	23.8	19
2018	1371	56.6	24.2	16.6
2019	1414	57.7	24.4	13.7
2020	1349	59.3	22.7	13.2
2021	1301	55.5	23.4	16
2022	1272	56.6	22.4	15.5
2023	1250	54.2	23.0	21.4

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 Silver Creek High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	974	40.8	23.9	6.1
2003	974	40.8	23.9	6.1
2004	1143	56.6	20.2	5
2005	1217	64.2	19.0	7.2
2006	815	40.7	20.0	8.1
2007	944	41.9	22.5	11.3
2008	1032	46.0	22.4	13.3
2009	1054	49.4	21.3	13.1
2010	1077	48.7	22.1	14.9
2011	1057	48.9	21.5	13.6
2012	1036	46.7	22.1	17.7
2013	1013	45.3	22.3	15
2014	1129	47.1	23.9	18.6
2015	1176	49.0	24.0	15.6
2016	1241	52.0	23.8	20.1
2017	1317	55.2	23.8	19
2018	1371	56.6	24.2	16.6
2019	1414	57.7	24.4	13.7
2020	1349	59.3	22.7	13.2
2021	1301	55.5	23.4	16
2022	1272	56.6	22.4	15.5
2023	1250	54.2	23.0	21.4

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 Silver Creek High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,317
2020	$11,006
2021	$11,154
2022	$12,629
2023	$13,779

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Silver Creek High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 44^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 61^st of 349 High schools	6.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1414	1250	11.6%
African American	20	17	15%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	76	72	5.3%
Hispanic	205	215	4.9%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	1073	902	15.9%
Two or More Races	39	38	2.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.7%	21.4%	7.7%

Schools Near Silver Creek 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 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Silver Creek High School	Public	9-12	4901 Nelson Road	Longmont	80503	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(720) 494-3721	1,250	54	23.0	21.4%	902 (72.2%)	17 (1.4%)	215 (17.2%)	72 (5.8%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	38 (3.0%)	77.7	72^nd of 349 public high schools	79.4%		81	61^st of 349 public high schools	82.5%	11	80.0	40.0	81.0	65.0	77.0	43.0										33.8	$13,779
New Meridian High School	Public	9-12	1200 South Sunset	Longmont	80501	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(720) 494-3961	99	11	9.2	59.6%	47 (47.5%)	1 (1.0%)	50 (50.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.2	339^th of 349 public high schools	2.9%					(n/a)	33.0				18.0												$23,052
St. Vrain Virtual High School	Public	9-12	1200 South Sunset Street	Longmont	80501	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(303) 591-8627	75	21	3.6		55 (73.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (21.3%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)								(n/a)					78.0												$20,693
Longmont High School	Public	9-12	1040 Sunset Street	Longmont	80501	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(303) 776-6014	1,262	63	20.0	44.4%	712 (56.4%)	11 (0.9%)	489 (38.7%)	17 (1.3%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (2.4%)	51.8	158^th of 349 public high schools	54.7%		46.9	171^st of 349 public high schools	51.0%	13	61.0	31.0	62.0	43.0	60.0	31.0										34.0	$14,323
Niwot High School	Public	9-12	8989 E. Niwot Road	Longmont	80503	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(303) 652-2550	1,355	57	23.9	25.8%	834 (61.5%)	14 (1.0%)	365 (26.9%)	91 (6.7%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	44 (3.2%)	80.1	60^th of 349 public high schools	82.8%		80.5	64^th of 349 public high schools	81.7%	4	81.0	50.0	82.0	48.0	78.0	47.0										52.6	$13,138
Skyline High School	Public	9-12	600 East Mountain View	Longmont	80501	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(720) 494-3741	1,354	67	20.2	61.7%	393 (29.0%)	15 (1.1%)	884 (65.3%)	14 (1.0%)	8 (0.6%)	6 (0.4%)	34 (2.5%)	22.1	270^th of 349 public high schools	22.6%		26.7	250^th of 349 public high schools	28.4%	20	50.0	23.0	46.0	24.0	39.0	16.0										10.8	$14,209
Boulder Prep Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	5075 Chaparral Court #1	Boulder	80301	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 545-6186	119	13	8.9		69 (58.0%)	2 (1.7%)	42 (35.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.4%)								(n/a)																	$11,351
Lyons Middle/Senior High School	Public	6-12	100 McConnell Drive	Lyons	80540	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(303) 823-6631	372	24	15.7	18.8%	312 (83.9%)	3 (0.8%)	39 (10.5%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	86.3	42^nd of 349 public high schools	88.0%		85.2	45^th of 349 public high schools	87.1%	3	81.0	56.0	78.0	60.0	87.0	61.0	89.7	71.8	64.9	75.7	46.2	53.8	54.1	51.3	62.5		$17,671
Mead High School	Public	9-12	12750 County Road #7	Longmont	80504	Weld County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(720) 494-3940	1,119	53	21.0	24.6%	809 (72.3%)	8 (0.7%)	253 (22.6%)	19 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	28 (2.5%)	57.4	130^th of 349 public high schools	62.8%		62.5	122^nd of 349 public high schools	65.0%	8	77.0	46.0	70.0	40.0	52.0	29.0										19.6	$14,027
Arapahoe Ridge High School	Public	9-12	6600 Arapahoe Avenue	Boulder	80303	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 561-5220	206	28	7.3	68.4%	58 (28.2%)	3 (1.5%)	132 (64.1%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.4%)								(n/a)					27.0												$22,323

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