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Dolores High School

Q: Is Dolores High School a good school?

Dolores High School ranks 166 th of 328 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

166^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 328 Colorado High Schools

Better than 49% of Colorado high schools

Summary

Dolores High School is a public high school located in Dolores, Colorado, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 189 students. The school is part of the Dolores School District No. Re-4A, which is ranked 64 out of 115 districts in Colorado and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dolores High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the years, dropping from a high of 90th out of 334 Colorado high schools in 2011-2012 (4-star rating) to 166th out of 328 in 2024-2025 (2-star rating). The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with female students generally performing better than male students. Additionally, Dolores High School has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 3.1% in 2023-2024 to 27.7% in the same year.

While Dolores High School's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than the nearby Mancos High School and Montezuma-Cortez High School, the school still struggles to meet the state's academic standards, particularly in mathematics. To address these challenges, the school and district may need to focus on targeted interventions and support for underperforming student subgroups.

186

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,112

Per pupil spending ?

48.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1301 Central Avenue
Dolores, CO 81323

(970) 882-7288

District: Dolores School District No. Re-4A

Feeder schools for Dolores High School:

Elementary:

Dolores Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.5%

Hispanic:

15.6%

American Indian:

4.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 27th percentile in 2022 → 49th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 49th (2025) from a 27th-percentile low (2022)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (38% vs 28% Colorado)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Mathematics scores 14 pts below the Colorado average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg44%

Colorado avg47%

166^th of 328

Colorado public high schools ?

Bottom 49%▼ down 11 pts since 2015

From top 40% (2015) to bottom 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

64^th of 115Dolores School District No. Re-4A 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2021	21.3	309 of 369	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	19.3	368 of 458	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	46.5	166 of 328	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.1	201 of 349	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.4	220 of 349	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	24.8	161 of 221	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	47.4	200 of 411	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.9	204 of 388	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	46.5	116 of 292	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	55.6	166 of 369	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	63.6	132 of 349	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	72.4	90 of 334	73.1%	★★★★☆
2011	75.3	74 of 337	78.0%	★★★★☆
2010	69.6	99 of 327	69.7%	★★★★☆
2009	61.1	121 of 310	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	69.2	96 of 301	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	64.6	111 of 298	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	54.1	141 of 286	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	44.2	163 of 280	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2004	49.0	153 of 279	45.2%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	55.8	103 of 247	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	35.9	156 of 257	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.1	137 of 254	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.8	126 of 257	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	28.1	170 of 239	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	39.5	119 of 194	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.7	133 of 211	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.4	118 of 200	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	22.9	153 of 188	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	47.4	119 of 246	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	39.0	148 of 256	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	27.4	180 of 252	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	21.5	189 of 253	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	16.2	197 of 240	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	29.6	145 of 209	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	26.2	175 of 229	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	22.2	190 of 234	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	6.5	211 of 225	6.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

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)

High school

Female (2025)58th percentile+9 vs school

Male (2025)52nd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)39th percentile-11 vs school

White (2025)31st percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2024-2025) ?

Reading and Writing63%~ state avg

Science38%+13 vs state

Mathematics22%-14 vs state

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Schools Near Dolores High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2025)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2025)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2025)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2025)	SAT Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	CMAS Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Dolores High School	Public	9-12	1301 Central Avenue	Dolores	81323	Montezuma County	Dolores School District No. Re-4A	No	No	No	No	(970) 882-7288	186	16	11.5	48.4%	146 (78.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	46.5	166^th of 328 public high schools	49.4%		39.1	201^st of 349 public high schools	42.4%	35	63.0	22.0	72.0	30.0	59.0	27.0	37.8	$17,112
Southwest Open Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	401 North Dolores Road	Cortez	81321	Montezuma County	Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 565-1150	131	10	12.5	79.4%	61 (46.6%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (19.8%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (28.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.3%)								(n/a)								$14,160
Montezuma-Cortez High School	Public	9-12	418 South Sligo Street	Cortez	81321	Montezuma County	Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1	No	No	No	No	(970) 565-3722	598	29	20.9	57.5%	286 (47.8%)	2 (0.3%)	133 (22.2%)	8 (1.3%)	131 (21.9%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.4%)								(n/a)								$15,761
Mancos High School	Public	9-12	355 West Grand Avenue	Mancos	81328	Montezuma County	Mancos School District Re-6	No	No	No	No	(970) 533-7746	142	9	15.0	29.6%	108 (76.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (16.2%)	1 (0.7%)	8 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	23.9	251^st of 328 public high schools	23.5%		34.3	223^rd of 349 public high schools	36.1%	28	56.0	12.0	52.0	24.0	50.0	12.0		$16,606

Frequently Asked Questions about Dolores High School

How many students attend Dolores High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 186 students attended Dolores High School.

Is Dolores High School a good school?

Dolores High School ranks 166^th of 328 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Dolores High School?

Students at Dolores High School are 78% White, 16% Hispanic, 4% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Dolores High School in?

Dolores School District No. Re-4A

What schools feed into Dolores High School?

Dolores High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dolores Elementary School

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