Serving 62 students in grades 9-12, Stratton Senior 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 33%). 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 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stratton Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Stratton Senior High School's student population of 62 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Stratton Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stratton Senior High School is 0.38, 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
#743 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
22%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
76%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stratton Senior High School's ranking?
Stratton Senior High School is ranked #743 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Stratton Senior High School often compared to?
Stratton Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hi-plains School District R-23, Stratton Middle School, Stratton Elementary 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 33% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stratton Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Stratton Senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Stratton Senior High School?
62 students attend Stratton Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Stratton Senior High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stratton Senior High School?
Stratton Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Stratton Senior High School offer ?
Stratton Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stratton Senior High School part of?
Stratton Senior High School is part of School District No. R-4 In The County Of Kit Carson And Stat.
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