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#776 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 43% in state
Rye High School
High School · Pueblo County School District 70 · Rye, CO
A Pueblo County School District 70 high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 10, Rye, CO 81069
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2021)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rye High School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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
44.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rye 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,098
Median home value
$347,300
Median rent
$2,517/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
86.4%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81069; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Pueblo County School District 70
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 OnlineEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | Not available | 197 | Compare → |
| Pueblo Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 177 | Compare → |
| Pueblo County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,194 | Compare → |
| Pueblo West High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,503 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Pueblo County School District 70
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #3 of 26
- District spending per student
- $11,559NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rye High School is listed in Pueblo County School District 70; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rye High School
Rye High School is a public high school in Rye, CO, part of Pueblo County School District 70, serving approximately 266 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #776 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rye High School
What grades does Rye High School serve?
Rye High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Rye High School?
Rye High School has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rye High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rye High School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rye High School rank in CO?
Rye High School ranks #776 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Rye High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rye 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 Rye High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rye High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Rye High School a charter school?
No, Rye High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rye High School a Title I school?
No, Rye High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rye High School?
44.4% of students at Rye 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
- 266
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pueblo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.0%
- Phone
- (719) 489-2271
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 81069)
- 1,940
- Area median age
- 55.5
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 81069; 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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