Stratton Senior High School

Stratton Senior High School is a public high school in Stratton, CO, part of the School District No. R-4 in the county of Kit Carson and Stat. The school serves approximately 62 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 90th percentile among CO schools — an above average rating overall. Students demonstrate 27% proficiency in math and 47% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (10.0/10).

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $58,393, where 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 62 students, Stratton Senior High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Stratton Senior High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.