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#1193 of 1,815 schools in CO
Dove Creek High School
High School · Dolores County School District Re-2j · Dove Creek, CO
A Dolores County School District Re-2j high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. DRAWER 459, Dove Creek, CO 81324
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2021)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dove Creek High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 65 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (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
56.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dove Creek High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,279
Median home value
$204,300
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
81.6%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81324; 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.
Dolores County School District Re-2j
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $18,376NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dove Creek High School is listed in Dolores County School District RE-2J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dove Creek High School
Dove Creek High School is a public high school in Dove Creek, CO, part of Dolores County School District Re-2j, serving approximately 127 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,193 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dove Creek High School
What grades does Dove Creek High School serve?
Dove Creek High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Dove Creek High School?
Dove Creek High School has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dove Creek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dove Creek High School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dove Creek High School rank in CO?
Dove Creek High School ranks #1,193 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Dove Creek High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dove Creek High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Dove Creek High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dove Creek High School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Dove Creek High School a charter school?
No, Dove Creek High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dove Creek High School a Title I school?
No, Dove Creek High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dove Creek High School?
56.7% of students at Dove Creek 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
- 127
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Dolores County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.0%
- Phone
- (970) 677-2237
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 81324)
- 1,639
- Area median age
- 60.5
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 81324; 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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