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#765 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 42% in state

Holyoke Senior High School

High School · Holyoke School District No. Re-1j · Holyoke, CO

A Holyoke School District No. Re-1j high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

545 E HALE STREET, Holyoke, CO 80734

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2021)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation23.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$13,779
Chronic Absenteeism20.3%

Students at Holyoke Senior High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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

60.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Holyoke Senior 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low176/100K

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

$56,214

Median home value

$263,800

Median rent

$1,000/mo

College educated

28.7%

Homeownership

73.3%

Poverty rate

12.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80734; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
23.5% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·21 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

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Holyoke Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–120.0 mi24Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Holyoke School District No. Re-1j

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$13,779NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Holyoke Senior High School is listed in Holyoke School District No. Re-1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Holyoke Senior High School

Holyoke Senior High School is a public high school in Holyoke, CO, part of Holyoke School District No. Re-1j, serving approximately 217 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #765 of 1,815 schools in CO.

State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holyoke Senior High School

What grades does Holyoke Senior High School serve?

Holyoke Senior High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Holyoke Senior High School?

Holyoke Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holyoke Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holyoke Senior High School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Holyoke Senior High School rank in CO?

Holyoke Senior High School ranks #765 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Holyoke Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holyoke Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Holyoke Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Holyoke Senior High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Holyoke Senior High School a charter school?

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

Is Holyoke Senior High School a Title I school?

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

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

60.8% of students at Holyoke Senior 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
217
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Phillips County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.3%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 80734)
2,976
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
38.9
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 80734; 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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