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#557 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 31% in state

Cedaredge High School

High School · Delta County Joint District No. 50 · Cedaredge, CO

A Delta County Joint District No. 50 high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

575 SE DEER CREEK DR, Cedaredge, CO 81413

  • Math 35% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation15.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$13,843
Chronic Absenteeism29.4%

Students at Cedaredge High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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

46.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Cedaredge 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated897/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cedaredge), 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

$56,458

Median home value

$329,300

Median rent

$1,148/mo

College educated

33.9%

Homeownership

78.5%

Poverty rate

12.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81413; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
15.6% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·26 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 in Delta County Joint District No. 50

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Delta High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.09–12Not available616Compare →
Grand Mesa Choice AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.37–12Not available95Compare →
North Fork High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.89–12Not available278Compare →
Vision Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.09–12Not available100Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Delta County Joint District No. 50

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#4 of 16
District spending per student
$13,843NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cedaredge High School is listed in Delta County Joint District No. 50; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cedaredge High School

Cedaredge High School is a public high school in Cedaredge, CO, part of Delta County Joint District No. 50, serving approximately 269 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #557 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cedaredge High School

What grades does Cedaredge High School serve?

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

How many students attend Cedaredge High School?

Cedaredge High School has an enrollment of approximately 269 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Cedaredge High School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cedaredge High School rank in CO?

Cedaredge High School ranks #557 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Cedaredge High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cedaredge High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Cedaredge High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedaredge High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Cedaredge High School a charter school?

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

Is Cedaredge High School a Title I school?

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

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

46.5% of students at Cedaredge 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
269
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Delta County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.4%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 81413)
5,543
Area average commute
36.2 min
Area median age
51.3
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 81413; 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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