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South Park High School

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South Park High School ranks 180 th of 328 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

180^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 328 Colorado High Schools

Better than 45% of Colorado high schools

Summary

South Park High School is a public high school located in Fairplay, Colorado, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 129 students. The school is part of the Park County School District No. Re-2, which is ranked 62 out of 115 school districts in Colorado and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While South Park High School has seen fluctuating graduation rates, ranging from 76.9% to 84.2% in recent years, its dropout rate has also been slightly higher than the state average, ranging from 1.5% to 2.7%. The school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 27.7% to 43.3%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's performance on standardized tests, such as CMAS, SAT, and PSAT, is generally below the state and district averages, particularly in mathematics. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 27.42% to 36.43% in recent years.

Nearby schools, such as Cloud City High School and Lake County High School, have similar demographic characteristics and performance metrics, with Lake County High School also performing below state averages on many measures. The high rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced-price lunch eligibility at South Park High School may be contributing to the school's lower academic performance and graduation rates, suggesting opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.

121

Students ?

17.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,691

Per pupil spending ?

44.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

640 Hathaway Street
Fairplay, CO 80440

(719) 836-4410

District: Park County School District No. Re-2

Feeder schools for South Park High School:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.7%

Hispanic:

16.5%

Two or more races:

5.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 80th percentile in 2011 → 45th in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 35 percentile points since 2011

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

!Mathematics scores 17 pts below the Colorado average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg38%

Colorado avg42%

180^th of 328

Colorado public high schools ?

Bottom 45%▼ down 51 pts since 2016

From top 4% (2016) to bottom 45% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

62^nd of 115Park County School District No. Re-2 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

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	43.3	180 of 328	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	30.5	237 of 349	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.5	205 of 411	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.7	187 of 388	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	27.1	172 of 256	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	85.0	9 of 255	96.5%	★★★★★
2014	82.5	54 of 369	85.4%	★★★★☆
2013	73.1	81 of 349	76.8%	★★★★☆
2012	79.7	56 of 334	83.2%	★★★★☆
2011	78.1	66 of 337	80.4%	★★★★☆
2010	69.5	101 of 327	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	69.1	100 of 310	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	77.6	58 of 301	80.7%	★★★★☆
2007	75.9	69 of 298	76.8%	★★★★☆
2006	26.6	230 of 286	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	54.3	136 of 280	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2004	54.0	132 of 279	52.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2023	10.7	215 of 234	8.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	21.6	173 of 225	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

White (2023)8th percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2024-2025) ?

Reading and Writing71%+9 vs state

Science27%~ state avg

Mathematics15%-17 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, November 15, 2017

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

Schools Near South Park High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				SAT Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	CMAS English Language Arts (2025)			CMAS Math (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
South Park High School	Public	9-12	640 Hathaway Street	Fairplay	80440	Park County	Park County School District No. Re-2	No	No	No	No	(719) 836-4410	121	7	17.8	44.6%	88 (72.7%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (16.5%)	4 (3.3%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.8%)	43.3	180^th of 328 public high schools	45.1%					(n/a)	71.0	15.0								27.3	$21,691
Cloud City High School	Public	9-12	1000 4th Street	Leadville	80461	Lake County	Lake County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(719) 486-6980	35	3	11.6	80.0%	8 (22.9%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (77.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$26,380
Lake County High School	Public	7-12	1000 West 4th Street	Leadville	80461	Lake County	Lake County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(719) 486-6950	389	26	15.0	55.3%	127 (32.6%)	0 (0.0%)	251 (64.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)								(n/a)	42.0		26.2	26.6	26.4	4.8	18.8	11.9	7.9		$21,401

Frequently Asked Questions about South Park High School

What schools feed into South Park High School?

South Park High School is fed by the following schools:

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

What district is South Park High School in?

Park County School District No. Re-2

Is South Park High School a good school?

South Park High School ranks 180^th of 328 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of South Park High School?

Students at South Park High School are 73% White, 17% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend South Park High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 121 students attended South Park High School.

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