For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 115 students in 81252, CO.
The top ranked public high school in 81252, CO is Custer County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 81252 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 81252, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 81252 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Custer County High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81252, CO Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Custer County High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
709 Main Street
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 81252, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 81252, CO include Custer County High School.
How many public high schools are located in 81252?
1 public high schools are located in 81252.
What is the racial composition of students in 81252?
81252 public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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