Serving 414 students in grades 7-12, Lake County 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake County High School's student population of 414 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake County 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 Lake County High School is 0.44, 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
#1360 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
70%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
27%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake County High School's ranking?
Lake County High School is ranked #1360 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Lake County High School often compared to?
Lake County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Julesburg High School, Revere Junior-senior High School, Summit High School by visitors of our site.
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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake County High School?
The graduation rate of Lake County High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Lake County High School?
414 students attend Lake County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lake County High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake County High School?
Lake County High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lake County High School offer ?
Lake County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Lake County High School part of?
Lake County High School is part of Lake County School District No. R-1.
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