Is Colorado High School a good school?

Colorado High School ranks 1021 st of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Colorado High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 233 students attended Colorado High School.

What is the racial makeup of Colorado High School?

Students at Colorado High School are 48% Hispanic, 45% White, 5% African American.

What schools feed into Colorado High School?

Colorado High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Colorado Elementary And Middle

Colorado High School

Summary:

Colorado High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Colorado City, Texas, with a student population of 227. The school is part of the Colorado Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 799 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Colorado High School has several strengths, including consistently high four-year graduation rates ranging from 97.7% to 100% over the past five years, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's dropout rates have also been low, ranging from 0% to 0.5% during the same period. However, the school's performance on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams has been mixed, with the school outperforming the district in some subjects, such as U.S. History, but underperforming in others, like Algebra I and English I/II Reading. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with African American and English Language Learner students performing relatively well, while Special Education and At-Risk students have struggled compared to their peers in the state.

When compared to nearby schools, Colorado High School performs significantly better than the Wallace Accelerated High School, which is in the same district, in terms of graduation rates, test scores, and overall statewide ranking. However, the Roscoe Collegiate High School, which is in the Roscoe Collegiate Independent School District (ISD), outperforms Colorado High School in several academic areas, including test scores and statewide ranking. The school's high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 34.12% to 65.2% over the past three years, suggests that a significant portion of the student population comes from low-income families, which could be a contributing factor to the school's academic performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1500 N Lone Wolf Blvd
Colorado City, TX 79512-7399

(325) 728-3424

District: Colorado Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1021^st of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,250

Feeder schools for Colorado High School:

Elementary:

Colorado Elementary And Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 233

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

48.5%

White:

45.5%

African American:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Colorado High School ranks worse than 51.4% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.28. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Colorado 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.5%), White (45.5%), African American (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Colorado High School is 11.8. (See more...)

Compare Colorado High School employs 19.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colorado High School is $15,250.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Colorado High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Colorado High School 1021^st of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Colorado High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Colorado Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Colorado Independent School District (Isd) 799^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Colorado High School

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Rank History for all students at Colorado High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	54.80	788^th	1427	44.8%
2005	39.16	1059^th	1429	25.9%
2006	53.49	821^st	1430	42.6%
2007	44.49	1020^th	1497	31.9%
2008	57.58	757^th	1510	49.9%
2009	54.69	869^th	1539	43.5%
2010	63.69	617^th	1568	60.7%
2011	54.91	957^th	1672	42.8%
2012	34.82	1207^th	1603	24.7%
2013	34.64	1211^th	1652	26.7%
2014	42.06	1131^st	1734	34.8%
2015	47.36	1034^th	1743	40.7%
2016	52.47	895^th	1762	49.2%
2017	51.21	729^th	1777	59.0%
2018	55.15	670^th	1797	62.7%
2019	43.95	1020^th	1857	45.1%
2021	54.35	783^rd	1861	57.9%
2022	49.35	900^th	1876	52.0%
2023	53.97	830^th	1961	57.7%
2024	46.28	1021^st	1987	48.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Colorado High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	27.28	466^th	604	22.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Colorado High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	81.85	110^th	1278	91.4%
2023	35.68	775^th	1371	43.5%
2024	30.60	956^th	1435	33.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Colorado High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	21.09	1240^th	1347	7.9%
2019	35.62	866^th	1357	36.2%
2021	30.01	1043^rd	1382	24.5%
2022	26.68	1140^th	1418	19.6%
2023	40.97	783^rd	1478	47.0%
2024	66.38	315^th	1547	79.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	55.04	621^st	1794	65.4%
2019	34.70	1276^th	1818	29.8%
2021	40.99	1075^th	1848	41.8%
2022	53.34	673^rd	1847	63.6%
2023	57.79	590^th	1897	68.9%
2024	45.53	875^th	1883	53.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Colorado High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	63.72	526^th	1781	70.5%
2019	34.00	1273^rd	1798	29.2%
2021	53.84	790^th	1815	56.5%
2022	43.69	1015^th	1841	44.9%
2023	61.70	605^th	1891	68.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Colorado High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	54.09	700^th	1137	38.4%
2019	70.02	297^th	1145	74.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Colorado High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	57.97	493^rd	1784	72.4%
2019	41.56	982^nd	1810	45.7%
2021	44.09	880^th	1829	51.9%
2022	27.66	1375^th	1837	25.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Colorado High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	43.77	953^rd	1803	47.1%
2019	50.20	815^th	1824	55.3%
2021	52.67	773^rd	1840	58.0%
2022	50.47	787^th	1853	57.5%
2023	45.94	969^th	1913	49.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Colorado High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	15.23	894^th	1013	11.7%
2019	32.83	659^th	1024	35.6%
2021	49.53	423^rd	1020	58.5%
2022	70.86	184^th	1031	82.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Colorado High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	67.10	361^st	1691	78.7%
2019	48.95	804^th	1714	53.1%
2021	44.10	924^th	1743	47.0%
2022	46.56	828^th	1762	53.0%
2023	52.51	738^th	1820	59.5%
2024	48.84	768^th	1804	57.4%

See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Colorado High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.38	865^th	1539	43.8%
2019	31.63	1132^nd	1526	25.8%
2021	49.03	764^th	1510	49.4%
2022	37.55	992^nd	1525	35.0%
2023	44.84	895^th	1576	43.2%
2024	35.37	1038^th	1556	33.3%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Colorado High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	214	34	1	156	n/a	n/a	n/a	405
1989	182	30	1	138	0	n/a	n/a	351
1990	183	26	0	135	1	n/a	n/a	345
1991	156	27	0	133	0	n/a	n/a	316
1992	172	35	0	120	0	n/a	n/a	327
1993	186	33	0	132	1	n/a	n/a	352
1994	190	30	0	135	1	n/a	n/a	356
1995	205	26	1	117	1	n/a	n/a	350
1996	205	26	1	117	1	n/a	n/a	350
1997	216	21	0	124	1	n/a	n/a	362
1998	211	22	1	131	1	n/a	n/a	366
1999	204	24	2	133	0	n/a	n/a	363
2000	195	23	2	123	1	n/a	n/a	344
2001	195	21	2	118	0	n/a	n/a	336
2002	152	23	0	131	0	n/a	n/a	306
2003	152	23	0	131	0	n/a	n/a	306
2004	128	19	0	134	0	n/a	n/a	281
2005	115	21	1	155	0	n/a	n/a	292
2006	104	27	1	138	0	n/a	n/a	270
2007	108	24	1	137	0	n/a	n/a	270
2008	104	14	2	135	0	n/a	n/a	255
2009	115	11	0	127	0	n/a	n/a	253
2010	117	12	1	135	1	n/a	n/a	266
2011	111	7	1	140	0	0	4	263
2012	107	8	1	154	0	0	5	275
2013	99	10	2	156	1	0	9	277
2014	90	15	2	142	1	0	7	257
2015	103	22	3	149	0	1	6	284
2016	103	27	3	147	1	0	4	285
2017	95	21	3	126	1	0	2	248
2018	89	23	2	124	1	0	3	242
2019	90	26	2	119	2	0	6	245
2020	88	23	4	104	0	0	5	224
2021	99	20	2	86	0	0	4	211
2022	104	16	2	79	0	0	4	205
2023	120	11	1	91	1	0	3	227
2024	106	11	1	113	0	0	2	233

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 Colorado High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	405	35.0	11.5	n/a
1989	351	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	345	30.0	11.5	n/a
1991	316	29.4	10.7	n/a
1992	327	29.7	11.0	22
1993	352	28.0	12.6	34.4
1994	356	30.6	11.6	24.4
1995	350	32.6	10.7	24.9
1996	350	32.6	10.7	24.9
1997	362	35.8	10.1	26.8
1998	366	36.0	10.2	25.4
1999	363	34.2	10.6	37.5
2000	344	33.2	10.4	37.5
2001	336	36.3	9.3	29.8
2002	306	29.7	10.3	39.9
2003	306	29.7	10.3	39.9
2004	281	29.2	9.6	46.3
2005	292	29.4	9.9	43.2
2006	270	28.4	9.5	47
2007	270	27.7	9.7	45.6
2008	255	27.2	9.4	46.7
2009	253	28.9	8.7	47
2010	266	30.4	8.7	51.1
2011	263	29.5	8.8	42.6
2012	275	25.6	10.7	44
2013	277	27.1	10.2	49.1
2014	257	26.5	9.6	46.3
2015	284	24.0	11.8	41.5
2016	285	24.0	11.8	50.5
2017	248	24.1	10.2	45.6
2018	242	21.3	11.3	50
2019	245	19.8	12.3	56.7
2020	224	19.3	11.5	48.2
2021	211	18.0	11.7	34.1
2022	205	18.7	10.9	50.2
2023	227	19.0	11.9	65.2
2024	233	19.7	11.8	60.1

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 Colorado High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	405	35.0	11.5	n/a
1989	351	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	345	30.0	11.5	n/a
1991	316	29.4	10.7	n/a
1992	327	29.7	11.0	22
1993	352	28.0	12.6	34.4
1994	356	30.6	11.6	24.4
1995	350	32.6	10.7	24.9
1996	350	32.6	10.7	24.9
1997	362	35.8	10.1	26.8
1998	366	36.0	10.2	25.4
1999	363	34.2	10.6	37.5
2000	344	33.2	10.4	37.5
2001	336	36.3	9.3	29.8
2002	306	29.7	10.3	39.9
2003	306	29.7	10.3	39.9
2004	281	29.2	9.6	46.3
2005	292	29.4	9.9	43.2
2006	270	28.4	9.5	47
2007	270	27.7	9.7	45.6
2008	255	27.2	9.4	46.7
2009	253	28.9	8.7	47
2010	266	30.4	8.7	51.1
2011	263	29.5	8.8	42.6
2012	275	25.6	10.7	44
2013	277	27.1	10.2	49.1
2014	257	26.5	9.6	46.3
2015	284	24.0	11.8	41.5
2016	285	24.0	11.8	50.5
2017	248	24.1	10.2	45.6
2018	242	21.3	11.3	50
2019	245	19.8	12.3	56.7
2020	224	19.3	11.5	48.2
2021	211	18.0	11.7	34.1
2022	205	18.7	10.9	50.2
2023	227	19.0	11.9	65.2
2024	233	19.7	11.8	60.1

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 Colorado High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,185 (15.4%)	$11,999 (84.6%)	$14,184
2020	$2,712 (17.2%)	$13,047 (82.8%)	$15,759
2021	$1,275 (8.4%)	$13,975 (91.6%)	$15,250

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Colorado High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1020^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 830^th of 1961 High schools	12.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Colorado High School)	54	46	8%
End of Course Algebra I (Colorado Independent School District (Isd))	50	44	6%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Colorado High School)	56	48	8%
End of Course Biology (Colorado Independent School District (Isd))	54	48	6%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Colorado High School)	49	59	10%
End of Course English I Reading (Colorado Independent School District (Isd))	49	56	7%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Colorado High School)	48	66	18%
End of Course English II Reading (Colorado Independent School District (Isd))	49	57	8%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Colorado High School)	65	74	9%
End of Course U.S. History (Colorado Independent School District (Isd))	63	60	3%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	245	227	7.3%
African American	26	11	57.7%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	119	91	23.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	90	120	33.3%
Two or More Races	6	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.7%	65.2%	8.5%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Colorado High School	Public	9-12	1500 N Lone Wolf Blvd	Colorado City	79512	Mitchell County	Colorado Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 728-3424	233	20	11.8	60.1%	106 (45.5%)	11 (4.7%)	113 (48.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	46.3	1021^st of 1987 public high schools	48.6%		54	830^th of 1961 public high schools	57.7%	191	37.3	52.2	48.5	57.8	79.6									$15,250	$1,275	$13,975
Wallace Accelerated High School	Public	9-12	1500 N Lone Wolf Blvd	Colorado City	79512	Mitchell County	Colorado Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 728-3424	16	0	34.7	68.8%	7 (43.8%)	2 (12.5%)	6 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)	2.8	1950^th of 1987 public high schools	1.9%		2	1946^th of 1961 public high schools	0.8%	4				12.5	28.6									$12,608	$897	$11,712
Roscoe Collegiate High School	Public, Charter	6-12	700 Elm	Roscoe	79545	Nolan County	Roscoe Collegiate Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(325) 766-3327	310	30	10.1	43.9%	123 (39.7%)	13 (4.2%)	169 (54.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	59.4	699^th of 1987 public high schools	64.8%		55.5	781^st of 1961 public high schools	60.2%	82	50.0	60.5	56.5	68.8	75.0	46.7	47.1	38.9	13.3	37.1	3.9	0.0	7.9	$22,208	$966	$21,242

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