Very Good
#477 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 26% in state
Stratton Senior High School
High School · School District No. R-4 in the County of Kit Carson and Stat · Stratton, CO
A School District No. R-4 in the County of Kit Carson and Stat high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
219 ILLINOIS AVENUE, Stratton, CO 80836
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2021)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Stratton Senior High School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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
48.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stratton Senior 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average428/100K
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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
$58,393
Median home value
$200,800
Median rent
$1,463/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80836; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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School District No. R-4 in the County of Kit Carson and Stat
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,615NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stratton Senior High School is listed in School District No. R-4 in the county of Kit Carson and Stat; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stratton Senior High School
Stratton Senior High School is a public high school in Stratton, CO, part of School District No. R-4 in the County of Kit Carson and Stat, serving approximately 62 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #477 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stratton Senior High School
What grades does Stratton Senior High School serve?
Stratton Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Stratton Senior High School?
Stratton Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratton Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stratton Senior High School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stratton Senior High School rank in CO?
Stratton Senior High School ranks #477 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Stratton Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stratton Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Stratton Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stratton Senior High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Stratton Senior High School a charter school?
No, Stratton Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stratton Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Stratton Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stratton Senior High School?
48.4% of students at Stratton Senior 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
- 62
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kit Carson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.6%
- Phone
- (719) 348-5369
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 80836)
- 1,113
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 80836; 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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