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Canon City High School

Public Grades 9-12
198th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 328 Colorado High Schools
Better than 40% of Colorado high schools
Summary

Canon City High School is a public high school serving 954 students in grades 9-12 in Canon City, Colorado, which is part of the Fremont Re-1 School District. The school's academic performance generally falls in the middle range among Colorado high schools, with below-average proficiency on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics. However, the school's science performance exceeds the state average, and it effectively supports its diverse student population, including Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status students.

Compared to the nearby Florence Junior/Senior High School, also part of the Fremont school district, Canon City High School performs better on standardized tests and has higher graduation rates, suggesting it may be more effective in supporting student achievement. The school's strengths include its science performance and support for Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status students, but it faces challenges in overall academic achievement, particularly in mathematics, and high rates of chronic absenteeism, which could be a significant factor impacting its performance.

Located in a relatively small, rural community, Canon City High School may face unique challenges, such as access to resources and opportunities for students. Addressing the high rates of chronic absenteeism and improving overall academic performance, especially in mathematics, could be key focus areas for the school to better serve its diverse student population and enhance its educational outcomes.

936
Students ?
19.9
Student/teacher ratio ?
$15,978
Per pupil spending ?
49.6%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 1313 College
       Canon City, CO  81212-3540

(719) 276-5870

District: Fremont Re-1


Feeder schools for Canon City High School:

Elementary:    Harrison School
    Lincoln School of Science and Technology
    McKinley Elementary School
    Washington Elementary School
Middle:    Canon City Middle School
Racial breakdown:

White:
76.8%
Hispanic:
16.6%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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At a glance
▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 44th percentile in 2012 → 40th in 2025
Worth a look
!Test scores below the Colorado average (42% vs 47% meeting standards)
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
!Mathematics scores 13 pts below the Colorado average
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school42%
District avg42%
Colorado avg47%
198th of 328
Colorado public high schools ?
Bottom 40%▼ down 5 pts since 2018
From bottom 45% (2018) to bottom 40% (2025)
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
48th of 115Fremont Re-1 among Colorado districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankColorado percentileRating
202539.5198 of 32839.6%★★☆☆☆
202436.2212 of 34939.3%★★☆☆☆
202338.3205 of 34941.3%★★☆☆☆
202222.9166 of 22124.9%★☆☆☆☆
202114.0175 of 21016.7%★☆☆☆☆
201940.2229 of 41144.3%★★☆☆☆
201840.1213 of 38845.1%★★☆☆☆
201452.1180 of 36951.2%★★★☆☆
201349.8189 of 34945.8%★★☆☆☆
201248.5188 of 33443.7%★★☆☆☆
201148.2190 of 33743.6%★★☆☆☆
201055.7167 of 32748.9%★★☆☆☆
200952.3161 of 31048.1%★★☆☆☆
200851.0161 of 30146.5%★★☆☆☆
200747.6174 of 29841.6%★★☆☆☆
200647.6164 of 28642.7%★★☆☆☆
200540.6173 of 28038.2%★★☆☆☆
200437.0184 of 27934.1%★★☆☆☆

Disabled

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankColorado percentileRating
202432.960 of 8428.6%★★☆☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankColorado percentileRating
202535.1159 of 24735.6%★★☆☆☆
202434.6161 of 25737.4%★★☆☆☆
202338.0154 of 25439.4%★★☆☆☆
202236.6161 of 25737.4%★★☆☆☆
202124.4179 of 23925.1%★☆☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankColorado percentileRating
202529.5115 of 13615.4%★☆☆☆☆
202410.8127 of 1409.3%☆☆☆☆☆
202316.6124 of 1358.1%☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankColorado percentileRating
202544.392 of 18750.8%★★★☆☆
202435.6122 of 19938.7%★★☆☆☆
202356.475 of 19862.1%★★★☆☆
202256.372 of 20564.9%★★★☆☆
202158.062 of 18165.7%★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankColorado percentileRating
202550.490 of 19453.6%★★★☆☆
202441.0122 of 21142.2%★★☆☆☆
202359.670 of 20065.0%★★★☆☆
202253.284 of 20358.6%★★★☆☆
202141.0116 of 18838.3%★★☆☆☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankColorado percentileRating
202538.3150 of 24639.0%★★☆☆☆
202434.4158 of 25638.3%★★☆☆☆
202333.6165 of 25234.5%★★☆☆☆
202228.4170 of 25332.8%★★☆☆☆
202132.8154 of 24035.8%★★☆☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankColorado percentileRating
202512.0192 of 2098.1%☆☆☆☆☆
202412.8207 of 2299.6%★☆☆☆☆
202316.5204 of 23412.8%★☆☆☆☆
202210.0213 of 2286.6%☆☆☆☆☆
20217.4208 of 2257.6%☆☆☆☆☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Low Socio Economic Status (2025)54th percentile+14 vs school
Hispanic (2025)51st percentile+11 vs school
Male (2025)39th percentile~ school
Female (2025)36th percentile-4 vs school
Disabled (2024)29th percentile-11 vs school
Gifted and Talented (2025)15th percentile-24 vs school
White (2025)8th percentile-32 vs school
By subject vs Colorado (2024-2025) ?
Reading and Writing61%-4 vs state
Science32%+7 vs state
Mathematics25%-13 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Canon City High School

Canon City High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Harrison School
Elementary : Lincoln School of Science and Technology
Elementary : McKinley Elementary School
Elementary : Washington Elementary School
Middle : Canon City Middle School

In the 2024-25 school year, 936 students attended Canon City High School.

Students at Canon City High School are 77% White, 17% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Canon City High School ranks 198th of 328 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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