Excellent
#99 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 5% in state
Kit Carson Junior-senior High School
High School · Kit Carson School District No. R-1 · Kit Carson, CO
A Kit Carson School District No. R-1 high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 185, Kit Carson, CO 80825
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2021)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kit Carson Junior-senior High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kit Carson Junior-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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,000
Median home value
$252,500
Median rent
$621/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80825; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Kit Carson School District No. R-1
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $29,310NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kit Carson Junior-senior High School is listed in Kit Carson School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kit Carson Junior-senior High School
Kit Carson Junior-senior High School is a public high school in Kit Carson, CO, part of Kit Carson School District No. R-1, serving approximately 51 students in grades 6th-12th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #99 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kit Carson Junior-senior High School
What grades does Kit Carson Junior-senior High School serve?
Kit Carson Junior-senior High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Kit Carson Junior-senior High School?
Kit Carson Junior-senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kit Carson Junior-senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kit Carson Junior-senior High School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kit Carson Junior-senior High School rank in CO?
Kit Carson Junior-senior High School ranks #99 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Kit Carson Junior-senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kit Carson Junior-senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Kit Carson Junior-senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kit Carson Junior-senior High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Kit Carson Junior-senior High School a charter school?
No, Kit Carson Junior-senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kit Carson Junior-senior High School a Title I school?
No, Kit Carson Junior-senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kit Carson Junior-senior High School?
43.1% of students at Kit Carson Junior-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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 51
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cheyenne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (719) 962-3219
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 80825)
- 299
- Area median age
- 42
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 80825; 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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