Serving 99 students in grades 9-12, Soroco High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher 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 17% 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: 99 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Soroco High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Soroco High School's student population of 99 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Soroco High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Soroco High School is 0.29, 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
#441 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
83%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
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 Soroco High School's ranking?
Soroco High School is ranked #441 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Soroco High School often compared to?
Soroco High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hayden High School, Steamboat Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Soroco High School?
The graduation rate of Soroco High School is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Soroco High School?
99 students attend Soroco High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Soroco High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Soroco High School?
Soroco High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Soroco High School offer ?
Soroco High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Soroco High School part of?
Soroco High School is part of South Routt School District No. Re 3.
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