Serving 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Holly 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Holly School's student population of 273 students has grown by 181% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 157% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Holly 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 Holly School is 0.50, 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
#1500 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
58%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
41%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holly School's ranking?
Holly School is ranked #1500 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Holly School?
The graduation rate of Holly School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Holly School?
273 students attend Holly School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Holly School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holly School?
Holly School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Holly School offer ?
Holly School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Holly School part of?
Holly School is part of Holly School District No. Re-3.
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