Mead High School

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Mead High School ranks 130 th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mead High School is a public high school located in Longmont, Colorado, serving 1,119 students in grades 9-12 as part of the St. Vrain Valley School District, which is ranked 33 out of 116 districts in the state.

Mead High School has a predominantly white student population (72.3%), with a significant Hispanic representation (22.61%). Academically, the school's performance is mixed compared to the district and state averages. While the school's proficiency rates in PSAT9 and PSAT10 reading and writing are higher than the averages, its SAT reading, writing, and math proficiency rates are lower. The school ranks highly for Gifted and Talented students but lower for students with disabilities. Additionally, the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 15.94% in 2021-2022 to 24.58% in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District, such as Erie High School, Niwot High School, and Silver Creek High School, Mead High School's performance is generally lower. However, the school's performance for Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds is relatively stronger. Despite these strengths, Mead High School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, suggesting the need for further investigation and potential areas for improvement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

12750 County Road #7
Longmont, CO 80504-9518

(720) 494-3940

District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
130^th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,027

Feeder schools for Mead High School:

Elementary:	Centennial Elementary
	Grand View Elementary
	Mead Elementary School
Middle:	Mead Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.0

Number of students: 1,095

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.6%

Hispanic:

26.2%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mead High School ranks better than 62.8% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 5^th 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 57.38. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mead 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: White (68.6%), Hispanic (26.2%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mead High School is 21. 5 high schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Mead High School employs 52 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mead High School is $14,027. 5 high schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mead High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mead High School 130^th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Mead High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 Mead High School

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Rank History for all students at Mead High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2010	65.38	120^th	327	63.3%
2011	70.06	104^th	337	69.1%
2012	72.46	89^th	334	73.4%
2013	72.23	87^th	349	75.1%
2014	66.30	111^th	369	69.9%
2015	30.12	200^th	292	31.5%
2016	31.37	161^st	255	36.9%
2017	35.58	140^th	256	45.3%
2018	60.70	133^rd	388	65.7%
2019	58.25	152^nd	411	63.0%
2021	43.86	117^th	210	44.3%
2022	45.97	113^th	221	48.9%
2023	62.46	122^nd	349	65.0%
2024	57.38	130^th	349	62.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mead High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	63.96	46^th	188	75.5%
2022	62.31	62^nd	203	69.5%
2023	56.58	75^th	200	62.5%
2024	50.21	95^th	211	55.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Mead High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	60.04	91^st	239	61.9%
2022	63.86	89^th	257	65.4%
2023	64.20	88^th	254	65.4%
2024	58.45	106^th	257	58.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Mead High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.95	70^th	74	5.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Mead High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	67.01	33^rd	118	72.0%
2022	52.99	64^th	108	40.7%
2023	63.04	56^th	135	58.5%
2024	69.28	40^th	140	71.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Mead High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	57.16	97^th	240	59.6%
2022	58.18	99^th	253	60.9%
2023	54.47	110^th	252	56.3%
2024	49.99	117^th	256	54.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mead High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	55.31	66^th	181	63.5%
2022	40.47	105^th	205	48.8%
2023	38.13	115^th	198	41.9%
2024	51.17	81^st	199	59.3%

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Rank History for White students at Mead High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	42.25	124^th	225	44.9%
2022	50.12	110^th	228	51.8%
2023	51.73	106^th	234	54.7%
2024	41.38	130^th	229	43.2%

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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 Mead High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	260	2	8	60	0	n/a	n/a	330
2011	384	3	10	87	0	3	1	488
2012	543	5	12	100	2	4	1	667
2013	606	5	18	134	3	3	2	771
2014	607	4	17	142	2	3	1	776
2015	698	3	18	142	5	2	3	871
2016	781	1	24	186	4	5	5	1006
2017	804	4	29	208	3	5	5	1058
2018	847	6	25	222	4	5	6	1115
2019	819	4	26	253	4	3	15	1124
2020	829	5	27	266	3	2	15	1147
2021	785	6	23	252	1	2	17	1086
2022	774	6	19	258	1	2	19	1079
2023	809	8	19	253	0	2	28	1119
2024	751	7	17	287	1	1	31	1095

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 Mead High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	330	18.8	17.5	24.8
2011	488	27.5	17.7	21.3
2012	667	33.5	19.8	23.1
2013	771	36.6	21.0	23.5
2014	776	38.5	20.1	25.1
2015	871	39.0	22.3	16
2016	1006	46.0	21.8	17.5
2017	1058	50.8	20.8	19.2
2018	1115	52.6	21.1	18.7
2019	1124	52.2	21.4	17.4
2020	1147	53.5	21.4	17.8
2021	1086	48.2	22.5	20.7
2022	1079	50.5	21.3	15.9
2023	1119	53.1	21.0	24.6
2024	1095	52.0	21.0	26.5

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 Mead High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	330	18.8	17.5	24.8
2011	488	27.5	17.7	21.3
2012	667	33.5	19.8	23.1
2013	771	36.6	21.0	23.5
2014	776	38.5	20.1	25.1
2015	871	39.0	22.3	16
2016	1006	46.0	21.8	17.5
2017	1058	50.8	20.8	19.2
2018	1115	52.6	21.1	18.7
2019	1124	52.2	21.4	17.4
2020	1147	53.5	21.4	17.8
2021	1086	48.2	22.5	20.7
2022	1079	50.5	21.3	15.9
2023	1119	53.1	21.0	24.6
2024	1095	52.0	21.0	26.5

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 Mead High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,899
2020	$11,184
2021	$11,469
2022	$12,906
2023	$14,027

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mead High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 152^nd of 411 High schools	Ranks 122^nd of 349 High schools	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1124	1119	0.4%
African American	4	8	100%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	26	19	26.9%
Hispanic	253	253
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	819	809	1.2%
Two or More Races	15	28	86.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.4%	24.6%	7.1%

Schools Near Mead 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 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 Science 11th Grade	Total
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	1,095	52	21.0	26.5%	751 (68.6%)	7 (0.6%)	287 (26.2%)	17 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (2.8%)	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
Skyline High School	Public	9-12	600 East Mountain View	Longmont	80504	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(720) 494-3741	1,197	61	19.6	54.1%	334 (27.9%)	11 (0.9%)	800 (66.8%)	14 (1.2%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	31 (2.6%)	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
Frederick Senior High School	Public	9-12	5960 Tipple Parkway	Frederick	80514	Weld County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(303) 833-3533	1,460	63	23.3	35.5%	804 (55.1%)	15 (1.0%)	562 (38.5%)	31 (2.1%)	8 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	38 (2.6%)	45.9	179^th of 349 public high schools	48.7%		38.1	207^th of 349 public high schools	40.7%	28	64.0	28.0	62.0	34.0	58.0	26.0	30.8	$12,974
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	1,254	64	19.6	42.8%	688 (54.9%)	9 (0.7%)	495 (39.5%)	20 (1.6%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (2.8%)	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
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	10	9.6	52.5%	37 (37.4%)	2 (2.0%)	56 (56.6%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.0%)	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, Virtual	9-12	1200 South Sunset Street	Longmont	80501	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	Yes	No	(303) 591-8627	79	23	3.5	25.3%	61 (77.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (13.9%)	1 (1.3%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.1%)								(n/a)					78.0			$20,693
Berthoud High School	Public	9-12	850 Spartan Avenue	Berthoud	80513	Larimer County	Thompson School District R-2j	No	No	No	No	(970) 613-7700	698	36	19.4	23.2%	548 (78.5%)	2 (0.3%)	105 (15.0%)	10 (1.4%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.7%)	72.3	86^th of 349 public high schools	75.4%		73.4	85^th of 349 public high schools	75.6%	1	77.0	46.0	78.0	55.0	65.0	40.0	32.9	$15,064
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	1,215	54	22.6	22.1%	871 (71.7%)	18 (1.5%)	228 (18.8%)	59 (4.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (3.1%)	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
Erie High School	Public	9-12	3180 County Road 5	Erie	80516	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(303) 828-4213	1,759	75	23.4	12.1%	1,357 (77.1%)	18 (1.0%)	258 (14.7%)	70 (4.0%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (3.0%)	73.3	85^th of 349 public high schools	75.6%		78.6	70^th of 349 public high schools	79.9%	15	76.0	42.0	78.0	47.0	78.0	47.0	29.4	$12,711
Niwot High School	Public	9-12	8989 E. Niwot Road	Niwot	80503	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(303) 652-2550	1,466	63	23.2	24.6%	926 (63.2%)	17 (1.2%)	375 (25.6%)	89 (6.1%)	6 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	51 (3.5%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Mead High School

Is Mead High School a good school?

Mead High School ranks 130^th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Mead High School?

Mead High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Centennial Elementary
Elementary : Grand View Elementary
Elementary : Mead Elementary School
Middle : Mead Middle School

How many students attend Mead High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,095 students attended Mead High School.

What is the racial makeup of Mead High School?

Students at Mead High School are 69% White, 26% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Mead High School in?

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

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