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#337 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 19% in state

Eaton High School

High School · Weld County School District No. Re-2 · Eaton, CO

A Weld County School District No. Re-2 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1661 COLLINS STREET, Eaton, CO 80615

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$12,839
Chronic Absenteeism16.6%

Students at Eaton High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
38%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
39%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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

35.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Eaton 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated858/100K

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

$106,948

Median home value

$489,400

Median rent

$1,661/mo

College educated

37.4%

Homeownership

93.6%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80615; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·22 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

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Northern Colorado Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5privateK–110.6 mi96Compare →
Highland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.49–123.9 mi291Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Weld County School District No. Re-2

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$12,839NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Eaton High School is listed in Weld County School District No. Re-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eaton High School

Eaton High School is a public high school in Eaton, CO, part of Weld County School District No. Re-2, serving approximately 574 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #337 of 1,815 schools in CO.

State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eaton High School

What grades does Eaton High School serve?

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

How many students attend Eaton High School?

Eaton High School has an enrollment of approximately 574 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Eaton High School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eaton High School rank in CO?

Eaton High School ranks #337 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Eaton High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Eaton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Eaton High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eaton High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Eaton High School a charter school?

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

Is Eaton High School a Title I school?

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

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

35.5% of students at Eaton 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
574
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Weld County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.6%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 80615)
9,242
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
42.3
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 80615; 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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