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#727 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 40% in state

Estes Park High School

High School · Estes Park School District R-3 · Estes Park, CO

An Estes Park School District R-3 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1600 MANFORD AVENUE, Estes Park, CO 80517

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation24.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$17,084
Chronic Absenteeism50.2%

Students at Estes Park High School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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

42.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Estes Park 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,035/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Estes Park), 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

$89,659

Median home value

$670,200

Median rent

$1,451/mo

College educated

54.6%

Homeownership

79.2%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80517; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
24.5% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
9 boys'·7 girls'·19 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Estes Park School District R-3

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$17,084NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Estes Park High School is listed in Estes Park School District R-3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Estes Park High School

Estes Park High School is a public high school in Estes Park, CO, part of Estes Park School District R-3, serving approximately 323 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #727 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Estes Park High School

What grades does Estes Park High School serve?

Estes Park High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Estes Park High School?

Estes Park High School has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Estes Park High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Estes Park High School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Estes Park High School rank in CO?

Estes Park High School ranks #727 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Estes Park High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Estes Park High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Estes Park High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Estes Park High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Estes Park High School a charter school?

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

Is Estes Park High School a Title I school?

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

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

42.7% of students at Estes Park 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
323
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Larimer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.2%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 80517)
10,093
Area median age
58.1
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 · 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 80517; 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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