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#1354 of 1,815 schools in CO
Severance High School
High School · Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4 · Severance, CO
A Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4 high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1200 HIDDEN VALLEY PARKWAY, Severance, CO 80550
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2021)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Severance High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 29% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2020-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 5 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Severance 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average642/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Severance), 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
$121,487
Median home value
$538,900
Median rent
$1,791/mo
College educated
50.7%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80550; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Charter Academy Early College High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 413 | Compare → |
| Windsor High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 3.6 mi | 1,105 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #12 of 12
- District spending per student
- $11,404NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Severance High School is listed in Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Severance High School
Severance High School is a public high school in Severance, CO, part of Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4, serving approximately 880 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,354 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Severance High School
What grades does Severance High School serve?
Severance High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Severance High School?
Severance High School has an enrollment of approximately 880 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Severance High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Severance High School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Severance High School rank in CO?
Severance High School ranks #1,354 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Severance High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Severance High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Severance High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Severance High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Is Severance High School a charter school?
No, Severance High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Severance High School a Title I school?
No, Severance High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Severance High School?
23.9% of students at Severance 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
- 880
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Weld County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (970) 833-7100
- Area population (ZIP 80550)
- 44,224
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 80550; 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, 2020-2022, multi-year average, 2020-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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