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#633 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 35% in state

Berthoud High School

High School · Thompson School District R-2j · Berthoud, CO

A Thompson School District R-2j high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

850 SPARTAN AVENUE, Berthoud, CO 80513

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation24.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.9:1
District spending per student$14,678
Chronic Absenteeism20.8%

Students at Berthoud High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
100%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

23.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Berthoud High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low248/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$117,024

Median home value

$558,100

Median rent

$1,709/mo

College educated

43.9%

Homeownership

88.2%

Poverty rate

3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80513; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
24.4% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
8 boys'·10 girls'·35 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Campion AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6private9–123.4 mi155Compare →
Transitional SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated6–113.9 mi13Compare →
Loveland Classical SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.9K–12Not available1,007Compare →
Loveland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.39–12Not available1,479Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Thompson School District R-2j

Schools in district
32
Rank in district
#8 of 31
District spending per student
$14,678NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Berthoud High School is listed in Thompson School District R-2J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Berthoud High School

Berthoud High School is a public high school in Berthoud, CO, part of Thompson School District R-2j, serving approximately 698 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #633 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Berthoud High School

What grades does Berthoud High School serve?

Berthoud High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Berthoud High School?

Berthoud High School has an enrollment of approximately 698 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Berthoud High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Berthoud High School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Berthoud High School rank in CO?

Berthoud High School ranks #633 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Berthoud High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Berthoud High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Berthoud High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Berthoud High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Berthoud High School a charter school?

No, Berthoud High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Berthoud High School a Title I school?

No, Berthoud High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Berthoud High School?

23.2% of students at Berthoud High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
698
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Larimer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.8%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 80513)
16,997
Area average commute
31.1 min
Area median age
41.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80513; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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