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Smith High School (Closed 2013)

201 South 11th Ave
Sterling, CO 80751
Smith High School serves 21 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
21 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
(11-12)
<50%
56%
(11-12)
<50%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
43%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
52%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
(10-11)
≥50%
75%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smith High School?
The graduation rate of Smith High School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 75%.
How many students attend Smith High School?
21 students attend Smith High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Smith High School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Smith High School?
Smith High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Smith High School offer ?
Smith High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Smith High School part of?
Smith High School is part of School District No. Re-1 Valley.

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