For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 278 students in Hotchkiss, CO.
The top-ranked public high school in Hotchkiss, CO is North Fork High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hotchkiss, CO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Hotchkiss have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public high schools.
Hotchkiss, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Fork High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hotchkiss, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Fork High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
438 Bulldog St
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3882
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3882
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Hotchkiss, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 60
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3144
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3144
Gr: 6-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
North Fork Montessori School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
397 Bulldog St
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-5910
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-5910
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hotchkiss, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hotchkiss, CO include North Fork High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hotchkiss?
1 public high schools are located in Hotchkiss.
What is the racial composition of students in Hotchkiss?
Hotchkiss public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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