For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 988 students in Routt County, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Routt County, CO are Steamboat Springs High School, Yampa Valley High School and Soroco High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Routt County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Routt County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public high schools.
Routt County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Steamboat Springs High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Routt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steamboat Springs High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45 East Maple Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3699
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3699
Grades: 9-12
| 845 students
Rank: #22.
Yampa Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 7th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3196
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3196
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #33.
Soroco High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 South Grant Street
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 736-2531
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 736-2531
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Routt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
495 West Jefferson Street
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3761
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3761
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
495 West Jefferson Street
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3762
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3762
Grades: 6-8
| 85 students
Routt County Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 158
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 736-2313
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 736-2313
Grades: 8-12
| 9 students
325 7th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-5888
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-5888
Grades: PK
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Routt County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Routt County, CO include Steamboat Springs High School, Yampa Valley High School and Soroco High School.
How many public high schools are located in Routtunty?
3 public high schools are located in Routtunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Routtunty?
Routtunty public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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