Serving 117 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Hi-plains School District R-23 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 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 Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hi-plains School District R-23 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hi-plains School District R-23's student population of 117 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
117 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hi-plains School District R-23 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 Hi-plains School District R-23 is 0.39, 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
#1063 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
19%
36%
Black
2%
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
45%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Hi-plains School District R-23's ranking?
Hi-plains School District R-23 is ranked #1063 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Hi-plains School District R-23 often compared to?
Hi-plains School District R-23is often viewed alongside schools like Flagler ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, Stratton Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hi-plains School District R-23?
The graduation rate of Hi-plains School District R-23 is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Hi-plains School District R-23?
117 students attend Hi-plains School District R-23.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Hi-plains School District R-23 students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hi-plains School District R-23?
Hi-plains School District R-23 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hi-plains School District R-23 offer ?
Hi-plains School District R-23 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hi-plains School District R-23 part of?
Hi-plains School District R-23 is part of Hi-Plains R-23 School District.
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