Brush High School is a public high school in Brush, Colorado, United States. It is the only high school in the Brush School District RE-2J.
Serving 346 students in grades 9-12, Brush 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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: 346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in CO)
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brush High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Brush High School's student population of 346 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brush High School is 0.52, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
53%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
45%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Beetdigger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Brush High School often compared to?
Brush High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brush Middle School, Wiggins High School, Lincoln High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brush High School?
The graduation rate of Brush High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Brush High School?
346 students attend Brush High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Brush High School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brush High School?
Brush High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brush High School offer ?
Brush High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brush High School part of?
Brush High School is part of School District No. Re-2 Brush.
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