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South Park High School

Summary:

South Park High School is a public high school located in Fairplay, Colorado, serving 124 students in grades 9-12. The school has a predominantly White student population, with smaller percentages of Hispanic, African American, Asian, and multiracial students.

One of the key strengths of South Park High School is its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.7 to 16.5 over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby Cloud City High School at 14.0. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 27.42% to 31.45%, compared to the 62.86% at Cloud City High School. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by PSAT and CMAS test scores, is mixed, with 9th-grade PSAT Math scores significantly lower than the state average.

Over the past decade, South Park High School's statewide ranking has steadily declined, from a high of 9th out of 255 Colorado high schools in 2015-2016 to 237th out of 349 in 2022-2023. The school's racial composition has also shifted slightly, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of Hispanic students. Compared to the nearby Lake County High School, South Park High School serves a more racially homogeneous student population, with a significantly lower percentage of Hispanic students and a higher percentage of White students. These findings suggest that while South Park High School has some positive attributes, it may also face challenges in maintaining its academic performance and addressing the changing demographics of the local community.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 640 Hathaway Street
       Fairplay, CO  80440

(719) 836-4410

District: Park County School District No. Re-2

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,840 Help


Feeder schools for South Park High School:

Elementary:    Edith Teter Elementary School
Middle:    South Park Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  129

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.8%
Hispanic:
13.2%
Two or more races:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Park High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.51. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Park High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.8%), Hispanic (13.2%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Park High School is 10.9. (See more...)
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Compare South Park High School employs 11.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Park High School is $23,840.
Schooldigger Rankings:

South Park High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.



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Rank History for South Park High School

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Rank History for all students at South Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.96 132nd 279 52.7%
2005 54.31 136th 280 51.4%
2006 26.60 230th 286 19.6%
2007 75.91 69th 298 76.8%
2008 77.60 58th 301 80.7%
2009 69.12 100th 310 67.7%
2010 69.53 101st 327 69.1%
2011 78.07 66th 337 80.4%
2012 79.66 56th 334 83.2%
2013 73.11 81st 349 76.8%
2014 82.53 54th 369 85.4%
2016 84.95 9th 255 96.5%
2017 27.09 172nd 256 32.8%
2018 47.68 187th 388 51.8%
2019 46.47 205th 411 50.1%
2023 30.51 237th 349 32.1%
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Rank History for White students at South Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.60 173rd 225 23.1%
2023 10.72 215th 234 8.1%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Open Quote The middle and high school are a joke. There is a reason why this school ranks as low as it does. Teachers have an attitude of, I don't care, I'm here for a paycheck. The children are left to their on disposal. If they don't want to do the school work during the day they don't have to. Not one adult that I have seen there takes accountability. It is the kids fault. Close Quote



Enrollment information for South Park High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 126 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 131
1989 119 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 123
1990 118 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 119
1991 114 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 115
1992 111 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 113
1993 112 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 117
1994 70 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 75
1995 93 1 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 102
1996 93 1 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 102
1997 106 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 114
1998 111 2 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1999 114 3 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 128
2000 119 4 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 131
2001 114 3 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2002 123 3 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2003 123 3 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2004 108 0 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 117
2005 100 0 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 108
2006 123 1 2 9 4 n/a n/a 0 139
2007 114 0 2 12 2 n/a n/a 0 130
2008 126 0 0 13 4 n/a n/a 0 143
2009 118 0 0 13 4 n/a n/a 0 135
2010 121 1 2 15 4 n/a n/a 0 143
2011 109 0 1 20 0 0 3 0 133
2012 104 2 0 12 1 0 1 0 120
2013 108 0 0 9 2 0 3 0 122
2014 87 0 0 9 2 0 4 0 102
2015 96 0 0 11 1 0 3 0 111
2016 90 1 1 16 0 0 2 0 110
2017 107 3 0 13 0 0 4 0 127
2018 116 2 0 20 0 0 4 0 142
2019 104 2 0 25 0 0 5 0 136
2020 95 2 0 23 2 0 4 0 126
2021 106 2 0 22 0 0 4 0 134
2022 98 1 1 19 0 0 5 0 124
2023 101 1 1 17 0 0 4 0 124
2024 103 0 1 17 1 0 7 0 129

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Park High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 131 10.8 12.1 n/a
1989 123 11.0 11.1 13
1990 119 11.0 10.8 20.2
1991 115 10.6 10.8 24.3
1992 113 9.8 11.5 17.7
1993 117 9.8 11.9 17.9
1994 75 6.1 12.3 20
1995 102 8.4 12.1 13.7
1996 102 8.4 12.1 13.7
1997 114 10.9 10.5 5.3
1998 120 10.6 11.3 12.5
1999 128 9.2 13.9 14.1
2000 131 10.1 13.0 23.7
2001 126 10.2 12.4 15.9
2002 133 9.8 13.6 21.1
2003 133 9.8 13.6 21.1
2004 117 10.5 11.1 23.1
2005 108 10.5 10.3 24.1
2006 139 11.5 12.1 29.5
2007 130 12.4 10.5 37.7
2008 143 11.1 12.9 28.7
2009 135 13.2 10.2 28.1
2010 143 13.3 10.6 41.3
2011 133 13.2 10.0 41.4
2012 120 12.4 9.6 36.7
2013 122 10.9 11.1 35.2
2014 102 9.4 10.8 32.4
2015 111 12.0 9.2 46.8
2016 110 10.0 11.0 38.2
2017 127 9.9 12.7 37
2018 142 9.9 14.3 37.3
2019 136 8.7 15.5 39.7
2020 126 10.7 11.7 40.5
2021 134 11.5 11.5 30.6
2022 124 11.5 10.7 31.5
2023 124 7.4 16.5 27.4
2024 129 11.7 10.9 36.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Park High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 131 10.8 12.1 n/a
1989 123 11.0 11.1 13
1990 119 11.0 10.8 20.2
1991 115 10.6 10.8 24.3
1992 113 9.8 11.5 17.7
1993 117 9.8 11.9 17.9
1994 75 6.1 12.3 20
1995 102 8.4 12.1 13.7
1996 102 8.4 12.1 13.7
1997 114 10.9 10.5 5.3
1998 120 10.6 11.3 12.5
1999 128 9.2 13.9 14.1
2000 131 10.1 13.0 23.7
2001 126 10.2 12.4 15.9
2002 133 9.8 13.6 21.1
2003 133 9.8 13.6 21.1
2004 117 10.5 11.1 23.1
2005 108 10.5 10.3 24.1
2006 139 11.5 12.1 29.5
2007 130 12.4 10.5 37.7
2008 143 11.1 12.9 28.7
2009 135 13.2 10.2 28.1
2010 143 13.3 10.6 41.3
2011 133 13.2 10.0 41.4
2012 120 12.4 9.6 36.7
2013 122 10.9 11.1 35.2
2014 102 9.4 10.8 32.4
2015 111 12.0 9.2 46.8
2016 110 10.0 11.0 38.2
2017 127 9.9 12.7 37
2018 142 9.9 14.3 37.3
2019 136 8.7 15.5 39.7
2020 126 10.7 11.7 40.5
2021 134 11.5 11.5 30.6
2022 124 11.5 10.7 31.5
2023 124 7.4 16.5 27.4
2024 129 11.7 10.9 36.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Park High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,943
2020 $16,243
2021 $14,859
2022 $18,769
2023 $23,840

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Park High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 205th of 411 High schoolsRanks 237th of 349 High schools
 18%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students136124
 8.8%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic2517
 32%
Pacific Islander00
White104101
 2.9%
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.7%27.4%
 12.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Park High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 129 students attended South Park High School.

South Park High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Edith Teter Elementary School
Middle : South Park Middle School

Students at South Park High School are 80% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.


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