Serving 364 students in grades 9-12, Brush High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in CO)
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brush High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Brush High School's student population of 364 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brush High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
47%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
50%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Brush High School often compared to?
Brush High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wiggins High School, Brush Middle School, Lincoln High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brush High School?
The graduation rate of Brush High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Brush High School?
364 students attend Brush High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Brush High School students are White, 47% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brush High School?
Brush High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Brush High School offer ?
Brush High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Brush High School part of?
Brush High School is part of School District No. Re-2 Brush.
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