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Canon City High School

1313 College
Canon City, CO 81212
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Ca帽on City High School is a high school in Ca帽on City, Colorado, United States. The current campus was built in 1961 with major additions in the 1980s and the late 2000s. The former school building now serves as Ca帽on City Middle School and was built in 1929.
Serving 954 students in grades 9-12, Canon City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 954 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 85% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Canon City High School's student population of 954 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
954 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar

School Rankings

Canon City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canon City High School is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1012 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
33%
45-49%
45%
(20-21)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
77%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
85%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canon City High School's ranking?
Canon City High School is ranked #1012 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Canon City High School often compared to?
Canon City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Florence Jr./sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Canon City High School?
The graduation rate of Canon City High School is 85%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Canon City High School?
954 students attend Canon City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Canon City High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canon City High School?
Canon City High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Canon City High School offer ?
Canon City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Canon City High School part of?
Canon City High School is part of Fremont Re-1 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 954 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 85% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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