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#936 of 1,815 schools in CO
Nucla High School
High School · West End School District No. Re-2 · Nucla, CO
A West End School District No. Re-2 high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 570, Nucla, CO 81424
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Nucla High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nucla 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average261/100K
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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
$34,821
Median home value
$172,900
Median rent
$904/mo
College educated
16.6%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81424; 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.
West End School District No. Re-2
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nucla High School is listed in West End School District No. Re-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nucla High School
Nucla High School is a public high school in Nucla, CO, part of West End School District No. Re-2, serving approximately 63 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #936 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nucla High School
What grades does Nucla High School serve?
Nucla High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Nucla High School?
Nucla High School has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nucla High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nucla High School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nucla High School rank in CO?
Nucla High School ranks #936 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Nucla High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nucla High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Nucla High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nucla High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Nucla High School a charter school?
No, Nucla High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nucla High School a Title I school?
No, Nucla High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nucla High School?
61.9% of students at Nucla 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 63
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Montrose County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.1%
- Phone
- (970) 864-7350
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 81424)
- 1,166
- Area median age
- 56.3
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 · 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 81424; 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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