Excellent
#259 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 14% in state
Steamboat Springs High School
High School · Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 · Steamboat Springs, CO
A Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
45 EAST MAPLE ST, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2021)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Steamboat Springs High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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
18.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Steamboat Springs 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,595/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Steamboat Springs), 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
$106,837
Median home value
$915,900
Median rent
$1,927/mo
College educated
56.7%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80487; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yampa Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Steamboat Mountain SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 158 | 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.
Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Steamboat Springs High School is listed in Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Steamboat Springs High School
Steamboat Springs High School is a public high school in Steamboat Springs, CO, part of Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2, serving approximately 845 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #259 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Steamboat Springs High School
What grades does Steamboat Springs High School serve?
Steamboat Springs High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Steamboat Springs High School?
Steamboat Springs High School has an enrollment of approximately 845 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steamboat Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Steamboat Springs High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Steamboat Springs High School rank in CO?
Steamboat Springs High School ranks #259 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Steamboat Springs High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Steamboat Springs High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Steamboat Springs High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Steamboat Springs High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Steamboat Springs High School a charter school?
No, Steamboat Springs High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Steamboat Springs High School a Title I school?
No, Steamboat Springs High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Steamboat Springs High School?
18.1% of students at Steamboat Springs 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
- 845
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Routt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (970) 871-3699
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80487)
- 18,378
- Area average commute
- 16.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 80487; 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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