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Holly School

Summary:

Holly School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in Holly, Colorado, with a total enrollment of 273 students. The school has a diverse student population, with 40.66% White and 58.24% Hispanic students.

While Holly School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.5 to 16.1 over the past three years, its academic performance is significantly below the state averages. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in CMAS/English Language Arts (20.2%) and CMAS/Math (20.2%) for all grades were less than half the state averages (44.1% and 34.2%, respectively). The school's performance on SAT/Reading and Writing (41% proficient) and PSAT9/Mathematics (21% proficient) for 11th and 9th graders, respectively, also fall well below the state averages. Additionally, Holly School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.44% in 2022-2023 to 65.83% in 2020-2021, which is significantly higher than the state average.

These findings suggest that Holly School may need to review its curriculum, teaching practices, and support systems to address the underlying factors contributing to the low academic performance, particularly for its economically disadvantaged student population. While the low student-teacher ratio provides an opportunity for more personalized learning, the school must ensure that this potential is being fully realized to improve the educational outcomes for its students and better serve the Holly, Colorado community.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 206 North 3rd Street
       Holly, CO  81047

(719) 537-6512

District: Holly School District No. Re-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
774th of 943 Colorado Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,716 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  267

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
58.1%
White:
41.2%
Asian:
0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Holly School ranks worse than 82.1% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.37. (See more...)
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Compare Details Holly School ranks worse than 76.7% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.77. (See more...)
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Compare Details Holly School ranks worse than 73.4% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.37. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Holly 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: Hispanic (58.1%), White (41.2%), Asian (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holly School is 14.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holly School is $15,716.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Holly School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Holly School 372nd of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Holly School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Holly School 256th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Holly School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Holly School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 26.73 651st 921 29.3%
2023 27.99 628th 933 32.7%
2024 17.37 774th 943 17.9%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Holly School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 12.34 402nd 448 10.3%
2024 19.77 372nd 485 23.3%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Holly School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.73 163rd 279 41.6%
2005 36.58 195th 280 30.4%
2006 49.97 152nd 286 46.9%
2007 72.22 79th 298 73.5%
2008 41.73 187th 301 37.9%
2009 67.60 108th 310 65.2%
2010 73.21 82nd 327 74.9%
2011 45.98 199th 337 40.9%
2012 67.00 117th 334 65.0%
2013 59.29 153rd 349 56.2%
2014 49.70 190th 369 48.5%
2015 37.08 160th 292 45.2%
2016 74.26 24th 255 90.6%
2018 49.21 181st 388 53.4%
2019 34.53 256th 411 37.7%
2023 17.48 287th 349 17.8%
2024 24.37 256th 349 26.6%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Holly School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 137 0 0 36 0 n/a n/a 0 173
1989 109 0 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 139
1990 112 0 0 36 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1991 100 0 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 134
1992 129 0 0 41 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1993 114 0 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1994 116 0 0 41 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1995 114 0 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1996 114 0 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1997 114 0 0 41 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1998 104 0 0 40 1 n/a n/a 0 145
1999 119 0 0 38 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2000 120 0 0 38 2 n/a n/a 0 160
2001 131 0 0 42 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2002 124 0 0 43 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2003 124 0 0 43 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2004 120 0 0 48 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2005 111 0 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2006 93 0 0 38 0 n/a n/a 0 131
2007 89 0 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 128
2008 87 0 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2009 54 0 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 78
2010 48 0 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 74
2011 45 0 1 34 0 0 1 0 81
2012 39 0 0 36 1 0 1 0 77
2013 41 0 0 30 2 0 0 0 73
2014 41 0 0 34 2 0 0 0 77
2015 33 0 1 41 5 0 1 0 81
2016 41 0 0 43 3 0 1 0 88
2017 43 0 1 46 1 0 1 0 92
2018 44 0 0 49 1 0 1 0 95
2019 40 0 1 56 0 0 0 0 97
2020 142 0 3 156 1 0 2 0 304
2021 118 0 3 154 2 0 1 0 278
2022 113 0 3 159 0 0 0 0 275
2023 111 0 2 159 1 0 0 0 273
2024 110 0 2 155 0 0 0 0 267

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 Holly School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 173 13.5 12.8 n/a
1989 139 13.5 10.2 51.1
1990 148 14.9 9.9 48.6
1991 134 14.9 8.9 50.7
1992 170 17.0 10.0 36.5
1993 149 14.1 10.6 57.7
1994 157 14.2 11.1 58.6
1995 154 12.0 12.8 44.2
1996 154 12.0 12.8 44.2
1997 155 12.0 12.9 38.7
1998 145 11.0 13.2 43.4
1999 157 12.9 12.2 38.2
2000 160 13.0 12.3 59.4
2001 173 14.7 11.8 52
2002 167 14.3 11.7 50.3
2003 167 14.3 11.7 50.3
2004 168 14.5 11.6 50
2005 150 13.5 11.1 39.3
2006 131 12.7 10.3 45.8
2007 128 12.0 10.7 55.5
2008 126 12.0 10.5 54.8
2009 78 7.0 11.1 48.7
2010 74 7.2 10.1 54.1
2011 81 6.1 13.1 66.7
2012 77 5.6 13.5 66.2
2013 73 6.7 10.8 65.8
2014 77 7.0 11.0 70.1
2015 81 7.0 11.5 69.1
2016 88 7.0 12.5 67
2017 92 6.2 14.6 66.3
2018 95 7.1 13.2 68.4
2019 97 7.3 13.1 74.2
2020 304 22.8 13.2 66.1
2021 278 19.1 14.5 65.8
2022 275 17.0 16.1 62.9
2023 273 17.9 15.2 60.4
2024 267 18.0 14.8 64.8

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 Holly School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 173 13.5 12.8 n/a
1989 139 13.5 10.2 51.1
1990 148 14.9 9.9 48.6
1991 134 14.9 8.9 50.7
1992 170 17.0 10.0 36.5
1993 149 14.1 10.6 57.7
1994 157 14.2 11.1 58.6
1995 154 12.0 12.8 44.2
1996 154 12.0 12.8 44.2
1997 155 12.0 12.9 38.7
1998 145 11.0 13.2 43.4
1999 157 12.9 12.2 38.2
2000 160 13.0 12.3 59.4
2001 173 14.7 11.8 52
2002 167 14.3 11.7 50.3
2003 167 14.3 11.7 50.3
2004 168 14.5 11.6 50
2005 150 13.5 11.1 39.3
2006 131 12.7 10.3 45.8
2007 128 12.0 10.7 55.5
2008 126 12.0 10.5 54.8
2009 78 7.0 11.1 48.7
2010 74 7.2 10.1 54.1
2011 81 6.1 13.1 66.7
2012 77 5.6 13.5 66.2
2013 73 6.7 10.8 65.8
2014 77 7.0 11.0 70.1
2015 81 7.0 11.5 69.1
2016 88 7.0 12.5 67
2017 92 6.2 14.6 66.3
2018 95 7.1 13.2 68.4
2019 97 7.3 13.1 74.2
2020 304 22.8 13.2 66.1
2021 278 19.1 14.5 65.8
2022 275 17.0 16.1 62.9
2023 273 17.9 15.2 60.4
2024 267 18.0 14.8 64.8

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Holly School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,691
2020 $10,980
2021 $12,620
2022 $14,063
2023 $15,716

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Holly School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 256th of 411 High schoolsRanks 287th of 349 High schools
 19.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students97273
 181.4%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic56159
 183.9%
Pacific Islander00
White40111
 177.5%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.2%60.4%
 13.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Holly School

In the 2023-24 school year, 267 students attended Holly School.

Holly School ranks in the bottom 17.9% of Colorado alternative schools.

Students at Holly School are 58% Hispanic, 41% White.


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