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#365 of 1,815 schools in CO

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Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School

High School · Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 · Del Norte, CO

An Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

950 FRENCH STREET, Del Norte, CO 81132

  • Math 34% vs CO 36% (2025)
  • Reading 41% vs CO 46% (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.5% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg-2.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.4 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected+1.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$17,135
Chronic Absenteeism29.4%

Students at Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency34%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
36%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency41%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
46%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
17%
2025
Math
34%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 33 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Del Norte High Jr./sr. 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average286/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Del Norte), 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

$58,889

Median home value

$192,100

Median rent

$947/mo

College educated

28.7%

Homeownership

76.9%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81132; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics8sports offered
3 boys'·5 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Upper Rio Grande School District C-7

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$17,135NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School is listed in Upper Rio Grande School District C-7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School

Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School is a public high school in Del Norte, CO, part of Upper Rio Grande School District C-7, serving approximately 187 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #365 of 1,815 schools in CO.

State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School

What grades does Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School serve?

Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School?

Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School rank in CO?

Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School ranks #365 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School a charter school?

No, Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School a Title I school?

No, Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Del Norte High Jr./sr. High School?

50.8% of students at Del Norte High Jr./sr. 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
187
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Rio Grande County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.4%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 81132)
3,309
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
51.1
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 81132; 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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