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#949 of 1,815 schools in CO
Canon City High School
High School · Fremont Re-1 · Canon City, CO
A Fremont Re-1 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1313 COLLEGE, Canon City, CO 81212
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Canon City High School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Canon City 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,545
Median home value
$286,300
Median rent
$1,063/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | K–11 | 1.7 mi | 43 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Fremont Re-1
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Canon City High School is listed in Fremont Re-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Canon City High School
Canon City High School is a public high school in Canon City, CO, part of Fremont Re-1, serving approximately 954 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #949 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Canon City High School
What grades does Canon City High School serve?
Canon City High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Canon City High School?
Canon City High School has an enrollment of approximately 954 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canon City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canon City High School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Canon City High School rank in CO?
Canon City High School ranks #949 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Canon City High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Canon City High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Canon City High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Canon City High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Canon City High School a charter school?
No, Canon City High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Canon City High School a Title I school?
No, Canon City High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Canon City High School?
53.6% of students at Canon City 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
- 954
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Fremont County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (719) 276-5870
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 81212)
- 32,355
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 · 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 81212; 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
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