Serving 79 students in grades 9-12, Kiowa High School ranks in the top 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% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: 79 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kiowa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Kiowa High School's student population of 79 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kiowa High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kiowa High School is 0.35, 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
#690 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
79%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kiowa High School's ranking?
Kiowa High School is ranked #690 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Kiowa High School often compared to?
Kiowa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elizabeth High School, Simla High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kiowa High School?
The graduation rate of Kiowa High School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Kiowa High School?
79 students attend Kiowa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Kiowa High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kiowa High School?
Kiowa High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kiowa High School offer ?
Kiowa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kiowa High School part of?
Kiowa High School is part of School District No. C-2 In The County Of Elbert And State Of.
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