Serving 189 students in grades 9-12, R-5 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 189 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R-5 High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
R-5 High School's student population of 189 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
R-5 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 R-5 High School is 0.54, 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
#1710 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
43%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
53%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R-5 High School's ranking?
R-5 High School is ranked #1710 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of R-5 High School?
The graduation rate of R-5 High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend R-5 High School?
189 students attend R-5 High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of R-5 High School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 R-5 High School?
R-5 High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does R-5 High School offer ?
R-5 High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is R-5 High School part of?
R-5 High School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
School Reviews
5 8/9/2010
This school is designed for academic and career excellence. Students work at their own pace and are invested in their own education. The best quality about this school is the genuine concern of the teaching staff including the instructional assistants and office staff.
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