Serving 106 students in grades 9-12, Simla High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Simla High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Simla High School's student population of 106 students has grown by 17% 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
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Simla High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Simla High School is 0.33, 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
#774 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
80%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Simla High School's ranking?
Simla High School is ranked #774 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Simla High School often compared to?
Simla High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elizabeth High School, Kiowa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Simla High School?
The graduation rate of Simla High School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Simla High School?
106 students attend Simla High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Simla High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Simla High School?
Simla High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Simla High School offer ?
Simla High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Simla High School part of?
Simla High School is part of Big Sandy School District No. 100j.
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