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Simla High School

Summary:

Simla High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Simla, Colorado, with a student population of 106. The school is part of the Calhan District No. RJ1, which is ranked 24th out of 116 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Simla High School has consistently ranked among the top Colorado high schools, reaching as high as 15th out of 255 in the 2015-2016 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ranking dropped to 165th out of 349 Colorado high schools, with a 3-star rating. While the school's performance on standardized tests is generally above the state average in reading and writing, its mathematics scores are significantly lower, with only 16% of students proficient or better compared to the state average of 31%.

Simla High School's student population is predominantly White, ranging from 80% to 82.47% over the past three school years, with a significant Hispanic population of 14.43% to 17.92%. The school has no African American, Asian, Native American, or Pacific Islander students, and the percentage of students identifying as two or more races is relatively low. Additionally, a significant portion of the student population, ranging from 27.84% to 44.34%, comes from lower-income households and is eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, Simla High School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.9 to 11.6 over the past three school years, which may contribute to its academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 18091 County Road 125
       Simla, CO  80835

(719) 541-2291

District: Big Sandy School District No. 100J

SchoolDigger Rank:
165th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,692 Help


Feeder schools for Simla High School:

Elementary:    Simla Elementary School
Middle:    Simla Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  106

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.2%
Hispanic:
17.9%
Two or more races:
1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Simla High School ranks better than 52.7% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.25. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Simla High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 high 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 Simla High School is $18,692.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Simla High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Simla High School 165th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Simla High School in the ranking list.)

Big Sandy School District No. 100J:

SchoolDigger ranks Big Sandy School District No. 100J 24th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Simla High School

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Rank History for all students at Simla High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 88.10 25th 279 91.0%
2005 81.03 44th 280 84.3%
2006 81.03 44th 286 84.6%
2007 82.49 44th 298 85.2%
2008 74.62 76th 301 74.8%
2009 78.70 57th 310 81.6%
2010 65.76 119th 327 63.6%
2011 59.52 151st 337 55.2%
2012 61.95 134th 334 59.9%
2013 44.77 211th 349 39.5%
2014 58.53 156th 369 57.7%
2015 50.99 101st 292 65.4%
2016 79.43 15th 255 94.1%
2017 52.24 89th 256 65.2%
2018 54.62 157th 388 59.5%
2019 58.95 147th 411 64.2%
2022 71.77 59th 221 73.3%
2023 75.82 80th 349 77.1%
2024 50.25 165th 349 52.7%
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Rank History for White students at Simla High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.71 92nd 225 59.1%
2022 73.42 62nd 228 72.8%
2023 51.49 108th 234 53.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Simla High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 66 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 67
1989 62 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 64
1990 66 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 69
1991 71 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 77
1992 80 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 86
1993 84 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 89
1994 92 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 97
1995 98 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 104
1996 98 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 104
1997 99 0 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 108
1998 104 0 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 112
1999 111 0 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2000 101 1 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 109
2001 116 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 122
2002 110 0 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 117
2003 110 0 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 117
2004 103 0 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 112
2005 88 0 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 101
2006 88 0 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 96
2007 84 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 87
2008 90 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 93
2009 84 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 87
2010 90 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2011 84 0 3 7 2 0 4 0 100
2012 75 0 1 8 1 0 5 0 90
2013 75 0 1 12 0 0 3 0 91
2014 85 0 0 13 0 1 3 0 102
2015 81 1 0 12 0 1 2 0 97
2016 73 0 0 12 1 1 5 0 92
2017 78 0 0 5 1 1 5 0 90
2018 78 0 0 6 2 0 4 0 90
2019 77 0 0 8 3 0 2 0 90
2020 78 0 0 8 2 0 2 0 90
2021 68 0 0 13 1 0 3 0 85
2022 80 0 0 14 0 0 3 0 97
2023 85 0 0 19 0 0 2 0 106

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 Simla High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 67 8.7 7.7 n/a
1989 64 8.7 7.3 26.6
1990 69 9.3 7.4 17.4
1991 77 8.8 8.7 23.4
1992 86 11.2 7.6 22.1
1993 89 9.6 9.3 22.5
1994 97 7.2 13.5 23.7
1995 104 10.0 10.4 24
1996 104 10.0 10.4 24
1997 108 10.0 10.8 18.5
1998 112 11.0 10.2 17
1999 120 11.7 10.3 20
2000 109 13.3 8.2 29.4
2001 122 10.7 11.4 30.3
2002 117 12.0 9.8 27.4
2003 117 12.0 9.8 27.4
2004 112 10.8 10.4 32.1
2005 101 9.9 10.2 38.6
2006 96 10.3 9.3 35.4
2007 87 11.4 7.6 37.9
2008 93 11.3 8.2 37.6
2009 87 11.1 7.8 46
2010 94 9.4 9.9 53.2
2011 100 9.5 10.5 54
2012 90 9.8 9.1 54.4
2013 91 9.9 9.1 39.6
2014 102 8.5 11.9 52
2015 97 8.0 12.1 41.2
2016 92 9.0 10.2 43.5
2017 90 9.4 9.5 34.4
2018 90 8.4 10.6 34.4
2019 90 9.3 9.5 41.1
2020 90 9.1 9.8 42.2
2021 85 8.5 9.9 42.4
2022 97 8.3 11.6 27.8
2023 106 9.5 11.1 44.3

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 Simla High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 67 8.7 7.7 n/a
1989 64 8.7 7.3 26.6
1990 69 9.3 7.4 17.4
1991 77 8.8 8.7 23.4
1992 86 11.2 7.6 22.1
1993 89 9.6 9.3 22.5
1994 97 7.2 13.5 23.7
1995 104 10.0 10.4 24
1996 104 10.0 10.4 24
1997 108 10.0 10.8 18.5
1998 112 11.0 10.2 17
1999 120 11.7 10.3 20
2000 109 13.3 8.2 29.4
2001 122 10.7 11.4 30.3
2002 117 12.0 9.8 27.4
2003 117 12.0 9.8 27.4
2004 112 10.8 10.4 32.1
2005 101 9.9 10.2 38.6
2006 96 10.3 9.3 35.4
2007 87 11.4 7.6 37.9
2008 93 11.3 8.2 37.6
2009 87 11.1 7.8 46
2010 94 9.4 9.9 53.2
2011 100 9.5 10.5 54
2012 90 9.8 9.1 54.4
2013 91 9.9 9.1 39.6
2014 102 8.5 11.9 52
2015 97 8.0 12.1 41.2
2016 92 9.0 10.2 43.5
2017 90 9.4 9.5 34.4
2018 90 8.4 10.6 34.4
2019 90 9.3 9.5 41.1
2020 90 9.1 9.8 42.2
2021 85 8.5 9.9 42.4
2022 97 8.3 11.6 27.8
2023 106 9.5 11.1 44.3

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 Simla High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,381
2020 $16,398
2021 $19,720
2022 $19,205
2023 $18,692

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Simla High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 147th of 411 High schoolsRanks 80th of 349 High schools
 12.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students90106
 17.8%
African American00
American Indian30
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic819
 137.5%
Pacific Islander00
White7785
 10.4%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.1%44.3%
 3.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Simla High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 106 students attended Simla High School.

Simla High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Simla Elementary School
Middle : Simla Junior High School

Simla High School ranks 165th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Simla High School are 80% White, 18% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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