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#971 of 1,815 schools in CO
Lake County High School
High School · Lake County School District No. R-1 · Leadville, CO
A Lake County School District No. R-1 high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1000 WEST 4TH STREET, Leadville, CO 80461
- Math 12% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lake County High School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 19% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 33 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lake County 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated913/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Leadville), 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
$94,274
Median home value
$395,100
Median rent
$1,612/mo
College educated
44.5%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80461; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud City High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| High Mountain InstitutePrivate · tuition | 5.3private | 11–12 | 3.7 mi | 96 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lake County School District No. R-1
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,116NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake County High School is listed in Lake County School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake County High School
Lake County High School is a public high school in Leadville, CO, part of Lake County School District No. R-1, serving approximately 400 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #971 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake County High School
What grades does Lake County High School serve?
Lake County High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Lake County High School?
Lake County High School has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake County High School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake County High School rank in CO?
Lake County High School ranks #971 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Lake County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Lake County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake County High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lake County High School a charter school?
No, Lake County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake County High School a Title I school?
No, Lake County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake County High School?
50.5% of students at Lake County 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
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.5%
- Phone
- (719) 486-6950
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80461)
- 7,049
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
Official sources & links
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 80461; 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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