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#837 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 46% in state
Walsh High School
High School · Walsh School District No. Re-1 · Walsh, CO
A Walsh School District No. Re-1 high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
P O BOX 68, Walsh, CO 81090
- Math 19% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Walsh High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 30% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walsh 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,227
Median home value
$151,100
Median rent
$283/mo
College educated
26.7%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
31.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81090; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Walsh School District No. Re-1
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $55,355NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walsh High School is listed in Walsh School District No. Re-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walsh High School
Walsh High School is a public high school in Walsh, CO, part of Walsh School District No. Re-1, serving approximately 68 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #837 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walsh High School
What grades does Walsh High School serve?
Walsh High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Walsh High School?
Walsh High School has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walsh High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walsh High School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walsh High School rank in CO?
Walsh High School ranks #837 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Walsh High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walsh High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Walsh High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walsh High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Walsh High School a charter school?
No, Walsh High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walsh High School a Title I school?
No, Walsh High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walsh High School?
64.7% of students at Walsh 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 68
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Baca County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (719) 324-5221
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 81090)
- 765
- Area median age
- 57.2
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 81090; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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