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#677 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 37% in state
Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School
High School · Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 · Cheyenne Wells, CO
A Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 577, Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 35 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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
49.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cheyenne Wells Junior/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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,417
Median home value
$181,900
Median rent
$874/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80810; 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.
Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,275NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School is listed in Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School
Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School is a public high school in Cheyenne Wells, CO, part of Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5, serving approximately 69 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #677 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School
What grades does Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School serve?
Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School?
Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School rank in CO?
Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School ranks #677 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School a charter school?
No, Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School a Title I school?
No, Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School?
49.3% of students at Cheyenne Wells Junior/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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 69
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cheyenne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (719) 767-5612
- Area population (ZIP 80810)
- 1,169
- Area median age
- 45.6
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 80810; 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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