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Nucla High School

Summary:

Nucla High School is a small public high school in Nucla, Colorado, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 63 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the West End School District No. Re-2, which is ranked 74 out of 116 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nucla High School's test scores are generally lower than the state and district averages, with only 22% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 35%. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 53.97%, which is significantly higher than the state average. However, the school has a low student-teacher ratio of 11.7 students per teacher, which may provide a more personalized learning environment for students.

Over the past few years, Nucla High School's statewide ranking has declined, from 179 out of 388 Colorado high schools in 2017-2018 to 206 out of 349 in 2023-2024. The school's racial makeup has become slightly more diverse, but it still has a significantly higher percentage of white students compared to the state average. These factors, along with the school's socioeconomic challenges, suggest that Nucla High School may be facing difficulties in improving student outcomes, but the small size and personalized learning environment could also present opportunities for targeted interventions and support.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 225 West 4th Street
       Nucla, CO  81424

(970) 864-7350

District: West End School District No. Re-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
206th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,353 Help


Feeder schools for Nucla High School:

Elementary:    Naturita Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  63

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.6%
Hispanic:
17.5%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nucla High School ranks worse than 59% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.71. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Nucla 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 (74.6%), Hispanic (17.5%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nucla High School is 9.8. (See more...)
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Compare Nucla High School employs 6.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nucla High School is $20,353.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Nucla High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Nucla High School 206th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Nucla High School in the ranking list.)

West End School District No. Re-2:

SchoolDigger ranks West End School District No. Re-2 74th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nucla High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.15 127th 279 54.5%
2005 59.57 118th 280 57.9%
2006 44.98 171st 286 40.2%
2007 71.99 82nd 298 72.5%
2008 39.04 201st 301 33.2%
2009 28.68 231st 310 25.5%
2010 29.34 239th 327 26.9%
2011 33.72 238th 337 29.4%
2012 21.49 258th 334 22.8%
2013 20.31 277th 349 20.6%
2014 25.90 282nd 369 23.6%
2018 49.81 179th 388 53.9%
2019 25.92 295th 411 28.2%
2023 27.13 247th 349 29.2%
2024 37.71 206th 349 41.0%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Nucla High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 92 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 102
1989 86 0 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 94
1990 95 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 101
1991 92 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 98
1992 92 1 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 100
1993 103 1 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 113
1994 111 1 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1995 140 2 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 150
1996 140 2 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 150
1997 147 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1998 159 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1999 161 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2000 141 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 144
2001 134 0 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 143
2002 102 1 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 113
2003 102 1 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 113
2004 109 2 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 120
2005 140 3 0 15 2 n/a n/a 0 160
2006 139 3 0 10 3 n/a n/a 0 155
2007 110 3 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 125
2008 98 1 2 8 4 n/a n/a 0 113
2009 115 0 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 126
2010 115 0 2 8 3 n/a n/a 0 128
2011 116 0 0 10 2 0 2 0 130
2012 75 1 0 8 2 0 2 0 88
2013 67 1 0 8 2 0 0 0 78
2014 52 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 58
2015 52 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 58
2016 47 0 0 3 2 0 1 0 53
2017 56 0 1 4 2 0 0 0 63
2018 55 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 60
2019 58 1 0 5 1 0 0 0 65
2020 65 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 70
2021 62 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 68
2022 51 2 0 7 1 0 2 0 63
2023 51 1 0 8 1 0 2 0 63
2024 47 1 0 11 1 0 3 0 63

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 Nucla High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 102 9.5 10.7 n/a
1989 94 9.2 10.2 27.7
1990 101 7.1 14.2 12.9
1991 98 7.5 13.0 12.2
1992 100 8.4 11.9 25
1993 113 10.3 11.0 18.6
1994 121 8.9 13.6 30.6
1995 150 12.0 12.5 26.7
1996 150 12.0 12.5 26.7
1997 152 13.0 11.7 6.6
1998 165 12.0 13.8 13.9
1999 171 11.5 14.9 16.4
2000 144 10.0 14.4 17.4
2001 143 11.2 12.8 16.8
2002 113 9.0 12.6 20.4
2003 113 9.0 12.6 20.4
2004 120 10.1 11.9 22.5
2005 160 11.4 14.0 44.4
2006 155 14.9 10.4 40
2007 125 14.2 8.8 38.4
2008 113 11.8 9.6 38.1
2009 126 12.8 9.8 51.6
2010 128 13.3 9.5 55.5
2011 130 12.4 10.4 46.2
2012 88 7.1 12.3 45.5
2013 78 8.3 9.3 43.6
2014 58 6.8 8.5 53.4
2015 58 6.0 9.6 43.1
2016 53 7.0 7.5 54.7
2017 63 6.1 10.2 46
2018 60 7.5 7.9 40
2019 65 7.7 8.4 52.3
2020 70 7.8 8.8 52.9
2021 68 5.7 11.9 57.4
2022 63 5.5 11.3 42.9
2023 63 5.3 11.7 54
2024 63 6.3 9.8 61.9

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 Nucla High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 102 9.5 10.7 n/a
1989 94 9.2 10.2 27.7
1990 101 7.1 14.2 12.9
1991 98 7.5 13.0 12.2
1992 100 8.4 11.9 25
1993 113 10.3 11.0 18.6
1994 121 8.9 13.6 30.6
1995 150 12.0 12.5 26.7
1996 150 12.0 12.5 26.7
1997 152 13.0 11.7 6.6
1998 165 12.0 13.8 13.9
1999 171 11.5 14.9 16.4
2000 144 10.0 14.4 17.4
2001 143 11.2 12.8 16.8
2002 113 9.0 12.6 20.4
2003 113 9.0 12.6 20.4
2004 120 10.1 11.9 22.5
2005 160 11.4 14.0 44.4
2006 155 14.9 10.4 40
2007 125 14.2 8.8 38.4
2008 113 11.8 9.6 38.1
2009 126 12.8 9.8 51.6
2010 128 13.3 9.5 55.5
2011 130 12.4 10.4 46.2
2012 88 7.1 12.3 45.5
2013 78 8.3 9.3 43.6
2014 58 6.8 8.5 53.4
2015 58 6.0 9.6 43.1
2016 53 7.0 7.5 54.7
2017 63 6.1 10.2 46
2018 60 7.5 7.9 40
2019 65 7.7 8.4 52.3
2020 70 7.8 8.8 52.9
2021 68 5.7 11.9 57.4
2022 63 5.5 11.3 42.9
2023 63 5.3 11.7 54
2024 63 6.3 9.8 61.9

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 Nucla High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $20,631
2020 $18,623
2021 $18,471
2022 $22,116
2023 $20,353

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nucla High 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 295th of 411 High schoolsRanks 247th of 349 High schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6563
 3.1%
African American11
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic58
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White5851
 12.1%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.3%54%
 1.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nucla High School

Nucla High School ranks 206th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Nucla High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Naturita Elementary School

Students at Nucla High School are 75% White, 17% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 63 students attended Nucla High School.


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