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#1157 of 1,815 schools in CO
South Park High School
High School · Park County School District No. Re-2 · Fairplay, CO
A Park County School District No. Re-2 high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 189, Fairplay, CO 80440
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2021)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Park High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
36.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Park High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,514/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fairplay), 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
$99,583
Median home value
$448,700
Median rent
$1,884/mo
College educated
37.2%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80440; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Park County School District No. Re-2
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake George Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | PK–12 | Not available | 139 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Park County School District No. Re-2
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,413NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Park High School is listed in Park County School District No. Re-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Park High School
South Park High School is a public high school in Fairplay, CO, part of Park County School District No. Re-2, serving approximately 129 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,157 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Park High School
What grades does South Park High School serve?
South Park High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Park High School?
South Park High School has an enrollment of approximately 129 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Park High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Park High School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Park High School rank in CO?
South Park High School ranks #1,157 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is South Park High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Park High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 South Park High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Park High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is South Park High School a charter school?
No, South Park High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Park High School a Title I school?
No, South Park High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Park High School?
36.4% of students at South Park 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
- 129
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Park County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.3%
- Phone
- (719) 836-4410
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 80440)
- 3,071
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 80440; 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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