Serving 104 students in grades 9-12, Patriot 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Patriot High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Patriot High School's student population of 104 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Patriot 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 Patriot High School is 0.60, 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
#1237 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
27%
35%
Black
7%
5%
White
57%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patriot High School's ranking?
Patriot High School is ranked #1237 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Patriot High School often compared to?
Patriot High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springs Studio For Academic Excellence, Welte Education Center 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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Patriot High School?
The graduation rate of Patriot High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Patriot High School?
104 students attend Patriot High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Patriot High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% 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 Patriot High School?
Patriot High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Patriot High School offer ?
Patriot High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Patriot High School part of?
Patriot High School is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
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