For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 409 students in 80751, CO.
The top ranked public high school in 80751, CO is Sterling High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 80751 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80751, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80751 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sterling High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80751, CO Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sterling High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
407 W Broadway St
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-2944
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-2944
Grades: 9-12
| 409 students
80751, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Smith High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
201 South 11th Ave
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-5079
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-5079
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
1215 North 5th Street
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-1081
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-1081
Grades: K-1
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 80751, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 80751, CO include Sterling High School.
How many public high schools are located in 80751?
1 public high schools are located in 80751.
What is the racial composition of students in 80751?
80751 public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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