Serving 87 students in grades 6-12, Peetz Junior-senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peetz Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Peetz Junior-senior High School's student population of 87 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
87 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Peetz Junior-senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peetz Junior-senior High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1069 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
88%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peetz Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Peetz Junior-senior High School is ranked #1069 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peetz Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Peetz Junior-senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Peetz Junior-senior High School?
87 students attend Peetz Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Peetz Junior-senior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peetz Junior-senior High School?
Peetz Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Peetz Junior-senior High School offer ?
Peetz Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Peetz Junior-senior High School part of?
Peetz Junior-senior High School is part of School District No. Re-5 Plateau.
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