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#750 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 41% in state

Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School

High School · Fremont Re-3 · Cotopaxi, CO

A Fremont Re-3 high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 385, Cotopaxi, CO 81223

  • Math 22% vs CO 36% (2025)
  • Reading 47% vs CO 45% (2025)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.9% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.9% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg-14.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected+3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
College Readiness4.8Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
AP Participation2.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
District spending per student$18,511
Chronic Absenteeism17.2%

Students at Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency22%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
36%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency47%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
45%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 55 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
17%
2025
Math
22%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 29 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

62.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Cotopaxi Junior-senior 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$46,587

Median home value

$322,800

College educated

21.4%

Homeownership

92.7%

Poverty rate

18.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81223; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
2.3% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Fremont Re-3

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$18,511NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School is listed in Fremont Re-3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School

Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School is a public high school in Cotopaxi, CO, part of Fremont Re-3, serving approximately 87 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #750 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School

What grades does Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School serve?

Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School?

Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School rank in CO?

Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School ranks #750 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School a charter school?

No, Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School a Title I school?

No, Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School?

62.1% of students at Cotopaxi Junior-senior 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
87
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Fremont County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.2%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 81223)
2,175
Area median age
62.3
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 · 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 81223; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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