For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 478 students in Calhan, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Calhan, CO are Calhan Secondary School and Ellicott Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhan, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Calhan have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Calhan, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Calhan Secondary School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Calhan, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calhan Secondary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Grades: 6-12
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
Ellicott Senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
375 South Ellicott Highway
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 252 students
Calhan, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frontier Charter Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
418 Yoder Street
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-3156
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-3156
Grades: K-8
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Calhan, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Calhan, CO include Calhan Secondary School and Ellicott Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Calhan?
2 public high schools are located in Calhan.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhan?
Calhan public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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