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#501 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 28% in state

Gilpin County Undivided High School

High School · Gilpin County School District No. Re-1 · Black Hawk, CO

A Gilpin County School District No. Re-1 high school serving grades 6th – 12th.

10595 HIGHWAY 119, Black Hawk, CO 80403

  • Math 38% vs CO 35% (2025)
  • Reading 50% vs CO 46% (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.2% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.7% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg+2.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.8 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected-1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation11.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$16,230
Chronic Absenteeism31.9%

Students at Gilpin County Undivided High School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency38%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
35%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
46%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
27%
2025
Math
38%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

33.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Gilpin County Undivided 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. Open the Denver map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,021/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$145,315

Median home value

$797,100

Median rent

$2,210/mo

College educated

65.2%

Homeownership

86.9%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
11.3% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
1 boys'·3 girls'·7 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Gilpin County School District No. Re-1

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$16,230NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gilpin County Undivided High School is listed in Gilpin County School District No. Re-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gilpin County Undivided High School

Gilpin County Undivided High School is a public high school in Black Hawk, CO, part of Gilpin County School District No. Re-1, serving approximately 204 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #501 of 1,815 schools in CO.

State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gilpin County Undivided High School

What grades does Gilpin County Undivided High School serve?

Gilpin County Undivided High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Gilpin County Undivided High School?

Gilpin County Undivided High School has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilpin County Undivided High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gilpin County Undivided High School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gilpin County Undivided High School rank in CO?

Gilpin County Undivided High School ranks #501 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Gilpin County Undivided High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gilpin County Undivided High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Gilpin County Undivided High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gilpin County Undivided High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Gilpin County Undivided High School a charter school?

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

Is Gilpin County Undivided High School a Title I school?

No, Gilpin County Undivided High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gilpin County Undivided High School?

33.8% of students at Gilpin County Undivided 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
204
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Gilpin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.9%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 80403)
20,789
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
46
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 80403; 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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