Serving 87 students in grades 6-12, Cotopaxi Junior-senior 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School's student population of 87 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
87 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School is 0.25, 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
#1156 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
86%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School is ranked #1156 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Cotopaxi Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canon City High School, Florence Jr./sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School?
87 students attend Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School?
Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School offer ?
Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School part of?
Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School is part of Fremont Re-3 School District.
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