Serving 822 students in grades 9-12, Sierra 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 822 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sierra High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sierra High School's student population of 822 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
822 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sierra 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 Sierra High School is 0.64, which is more 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
#1454 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
55%
36%
Black
18%
5%
White
15%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sierra High School's ranking?
Sierra High School is ranked #1454 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Sierra High School often compared to?
Sierra High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atlas Preparatory High School, Cheyenne Mountain High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sierra High School?
The graduation rate of Sierra High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Sierra High School?
822 students attend Sierra High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Sierra High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra High School?
Sierra High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sierra High School offer ?
Sierra High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sierra High School part of?
Sierra High School is part of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An.
School Reviews
5 2/10/2014
Both of my daughters attended SHS and I think the school is awesome. One of my daughters graduated 2nd in her class with a GPA of 4.2. She is now a grad student at one of country's top rated schools. My youngest also graduated with honors. As my kids have always said.... you get out of Sierra what you want to. If you go to learn, you can receive a top notch education. Yes, there are a few bad seeds but they are everywhere you go. The diversity is probably what they said was most real. In life, there are people from all walks of life. It hurts children to be sheltered from reality. Grow up and learn from your children.
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