Serving 18 students in grades 9-12, Silverton 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 ≥50% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in CO)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silverton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Silverton High School's student population of 18 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Silverton High School is 0.49, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
52%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
41%
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
72%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Silverton High School?
The graduation rate of Silverton High School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Silverton High School?
18 students attend Silverton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Silverton High School students are Hispanic, and 41% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silverton High School?
Silverton High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Silverton High School offer ?
Silverton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Silverton High School part of?
Silverton High School is part of Silverton School District No. 1 In The County Of San Juan.
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