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#874 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 48% in state

Julesburg High School

High School · Julesburg School District No. Re1 · Julesburg, CO

A Julesburg School District No. Re1 high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

102 WEST 6TH STREET, Julesburg, CO 80737

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2021)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-4.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
College Readiness6.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation11.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$10,232
Chronic Absenteeism17.6%

Students at Julesburg High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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 23 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Julesburg 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$53,621

Median home value

$147,000

Median rent

$700/mo

College educated

26.6%

Homeownership

68.4%

Poverty rate

16.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80737; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics9sports offered
5 boys'·4 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 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 in Julesburg School District No. Re1

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Destinations Career Academy of ColoradoEnrollment path unverified4.84–12Not available565Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Julesburg School District No. Re1

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$10,232NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Julesburg High School is listed in Julesburg School District No. Re1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Julesburg High School

Julesburg High School is a public high school in Julesburg, CO, part of Julesburg School District No. Re1, serving approximately 108 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #874 of 1,815 schools in CO.

State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Julesburg High School

What grades does Julesburg High School serve?

Julesburg High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Julesburg High School?

Julesburg High School has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Julesburg 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 Julesburg High School rank in CO?

Julesburg High School ranks #874 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Julesburg High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Julesburg High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Julesburg High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Julesburg High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Julesburg High School a charter school?

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

Is Julesburg High School a Title I school?

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

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

51.9% of students at Julesburg 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
108
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Sedgwick County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.6%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 80737)
1,541
Area median age
42.9
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 80737; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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