Clear Creek High School is a public secondary institution in the Clear Creek School District in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States. It serves students in Idaho Springs, Georgetown, Silver Plume, Empire, Berthoud Falls, Dumont, Downieville, Lawson, and parts of Evergreen.
Serving 189 students in grades 9-12, Clear Creek High School ranks in the top 30% 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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 Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clear Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Clear Creek High School's student population of 189 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clear Creek High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clear Creek High School is 0.39, 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
#513 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
77%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Golddigger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clear Creek High School's ranking?
Clear Creek High School is ranked #513 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Clear Creek High School often compared to?
Clear Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gilpin County Undivided High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clear Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Clear Creek High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Clear Creek High School?
189 students attend Clear Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Clear Creek High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clear Creek High School?
Clear Creek High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Clear Creek High School offer ?
Clear Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clear Creek High School part of?
Clear Creek High School is part of Clear Creek School District No. Re-1.
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