Serving 993 students in grades 9-12, Canon City 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 993 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Canon City High School's student population of 993 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
993 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Canon City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canon City High School is 0.38, 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
#908 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
18%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
77%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canon City High School's ranking?
Canon City High School is ranked #908 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Canon City High School often compared to?
Canon City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Florence Jr./sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Canon City High School?
The graduation rate of Canon City High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Canon City High School?
993 students attend Canon City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Canon City High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canon City High School?
Canon City High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Canon City High School offer ?
Canon City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Canon City High School part of?
Canon City High School is part of Fremont Re-1 School District.
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