Serving 213 students in grades 7-12, Paonia High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
15%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
78%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paonia High School?
The graduation rate of Paonia High School is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Paonia High School?
213 students attend Paonia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Paonia High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paonia High School?
Paonia High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Paonia High School offer ?
Paonia High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Paonia High School part of?
Paonia High School is part of Delta County Joint District No. 50 School District.
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