For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 115 students in Westcliffe, CO.
The top-ranked public high school in Westcliffe, CO is Custer County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westcliffe, CO public high school 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 Westcliffe have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Westcliffe, CO public high school 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 Public High Schools in Westcliffe, CO (2026)
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 Westcliffe, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Westcliffe, CO include Custer County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Westcliffe?
1 public high schools are located in Westcliffe.
What is the racial composition of students in Westcliffe?
Westcliffe 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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