Serving 188 students in grades 7-12, Del Norte High Jr./sr. 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School's student population of 188 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Del Norte High Jr./sr. 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 Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School is 0.52, 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
#1214 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
60%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
35%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School's ranking?
Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School is ranked #1214 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School?
188 students attend Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School?
Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School offer ?
Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School part of?
Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School is part of Upper Rio Grande School District C-7.
School Reviews
2 12/20/2010
OMG, thank goodness my daughter was only in this school for two months. They are anal about non important things, the receptionist permanently has PMS and is the rudest person I've ever met. first impressions people. The councillor is a complete moron, and seems so incompetent. My daughter is gifted, and this women didn't seem to understand explanations, because she was so stuck on rules, and kept on wanting to give my daughter classes she already did. After a huge fight we got her into the science program, which this woman said my daughter would never be able to pass, and she got 98%. We moved and my daughter is currently attending Mount Carmel high school. Difference is day and night. An experienced school with staff that actually has braincells!! I pity the poor kids that have to go to Del norte, unless they are fitting into a box of mediocrity and don't mind never being challenged.
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