Serving 251 students in grades 7-12, Byers Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 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 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Byers Junior-senior High School's student population of 251 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Byers Junior-senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Byers Junior-senior High School is 0.41, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#722 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
24%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
73%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Byers Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Byers Junior-senior High School is ranked #722 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Byers Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Byers Junior-senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Byers Junior-senior High School?
251 students attend Byers Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Byers Junior-senior High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Byers Junior-senior High School?
Byers Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Byers Junior-senior High School offer ?
Byers Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Byers Junior-senior High School part of?
Byers Junior-senior High School is part of Byers School District No. 32j.
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