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#982 of 1,815 schools in CO
Calhan Secondary School
High School · Calhan District No. Rj1 · Calhan, CO
A Calhan District No. Rj1 high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 BULLDOG DRIVE, Calhan, CO 80808
- Math 20% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Calhan Secondary School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 26% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Calhan Secondary 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,397/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Calhan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,891
Median home value
$328,300
Median rent
$970/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80808; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Calhan District No. Rj1
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,231NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Calhan Secondary School is listed in Calhan District No. RJ1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Calhan Secondary School
Calhan Secondary School is a public high school in Calhan, CO, part of Calhan District No. Rj1, serving approximately 226 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #982 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Calhan Secondary School
What grades does Calhan Secondary School serve?
Calhan Secondary School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Calhan Secondary School?
Calhan Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calhan Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calhan Secondary School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Calhan Secondary School rank in CO?
Calhan Secondary School ranks #982 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Calhan Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Calhan Secondary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Calhan Secondary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Calhan Secondary School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Calhan Secondary School a charter school?
No, Calhan Secondary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Calhan Secondary School a Title I school?
No, Calhan Secondary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Calhan Secondary School?
51.8% of students at Calhan Secondary 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.5%
- Phone
- (719) 347-2766
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 80808)
- 6,670
- Area average commute
- 37 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80808; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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