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Kiowa High School

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Kiowa High School ranks 178 th of 328 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

178^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 328 Colorado High Schools

Better than 46% of Colorado high schools

Summary

Kiowa High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in the small town of Kiowa, Colorado, with a student population of just 78 students. While the school has seen some strengths, such as strong graduation rates and low dropout rates, it also faces challenges in areas like test scores and chronic absenteeism.

One of Kiowa High School's key strengths is its graduation rates, which have ranged from 82.3% to 96.2% in recent years, outperforming the state average and nearby larger schools like Legend High School (84.2%) and Ponderosa High School (84.2%). However, the school's dropout rates, while low, are still higher than the nearby larger schools. Additionally, Kiowa High School has struggled with relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.4% to 28.6%, which is higher than the nearby larger schools.

Academically, Kiowa High School's test scores are mixed compared to the state and nearby schools. While they perform better than the state average in some areas, such as PSAT9 Reading and Writing, they lag behind in others, such as SAT Mathematics. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from a high of 43rd out of 334 Colorado high schools in 2011-2012 to 178th out of 328 in 2024-2025. This suggests that the school may be struggling to keep up with the performance of other schools in the state. Additionally, Kiowa High School serves a more economically disadvantaged population, with a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the nearby larger schools.

Students ?

12.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,924

Per pupil spending ?

43.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

525 Commanche St
Kiowa, CO 80117

(303) 621-2115

District: School District No. C-2

Feeder schools for Kiowa High School:

Elementary:	Kiowa Elementary School
Middle:	Kiowa Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.6%

Hispanic:

19.4%

African American:

3.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 23rd percentile in 2019 → 46th in 2025

Strengths

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Colorado average (84%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 46th (2025) from a 23rd-percentile low (2019)

Worth a look

!Mathematics scores 11 pts below the Colorado average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg39%

Colorado avg43%

178^th of 328

Colorado public high schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 7 pts since 2015

From top 47% (2015) to bottom 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

78^th of 115School District No. C-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	43.4	178 of 328	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.7	198 of 349	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.0	188 of 349	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	19.8	316 of 411	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	48.9	182 of 388	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	42.5	138 of 292	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	48.2	198 of 369	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	66.0	118 of 349	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	82.4	43 of 334	87.1%	★★★★☆
2011	83.9	42 of 337	87.5%	★★★★☆
2010	80.1	52 of 327	84.1%	★★★★☆
2009	74.3	77 of 310	75.2%	★★★★☆
2008	58.6	139 of 301	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	46.5	178 of 298	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2006	56.2	131 of 286	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2005	63.6	106 of 280	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2004	57.9	121 of 279	56.6%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Colorado (2024-2025) ?

Reading and Writing72%+7 vs state

Science26%~ state avg

Mathematics21%-11 vs state

★

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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 English Language Arts (2025)		CMAS Math (2025)	CMAS Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Kiowa High School	Public	9-12	525 Commanche St	Kiowa	80117	Elbert County	School District No. C-2	No	No	No	No	(303) 621-2115	67	6	12.1	43.3%	50 (74.6%)	2 (3.0%)	13 (19.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	43.4	178^th of 328 public high schools	45.7%		41.7	198^th of 349 public high schools	43.3%	20			72.0			21.0					26.3	$21,924
Elizabeth High School	Public	9-12	34500 County Road 13	Elizabeth	80107	Elbert County	Elizabeth School District	No	No	No	No	(303) 646-4616	668	42	15.9	22.6%	535 (80.1%)	2 (0.3%)	108 (16.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.8%)	58.5	130^th of 328 public high schools	60.4%		66.6	108^th of 349 public high schools	69.1%	22	72.0	35.0	69.0	41.0	73.0	24.0					47.9	$17,738
Elbert Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	24489 Main Street	Elbert	80106	Elbert County	Elbert School District No. 200	No	No	No	No	(303) 648-3030	136	13	10.3	35.3%	120 (88.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.9%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.5%)	4 (2.9%)								(n/a)			68.0				31.3	18.0	6.6	12.5		$7,974
Ponderosa High School	Public	9-12	7007 East Bayou Gulch Road	Parker	80134	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-4000	1,406	69	20.3	15.8%	1,083 (77.0%)	32 (2.3%)	204 (14.5%)	20 (1.4%)	6 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (4.3%)	62.5	119^th of 328 public high schools	63.7%		66.4	109^th of 349 public high schools	68.8%	10	69.0	40.0	73.0	43.0	70.0	36.0					32.7	$17,187
Legend High School	Public	9-12	22219 Hilltop Road	Parker	80138	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-4500	2,206	95	23.1	13.2%	1,635 (74.1%)	29 (1.3%)	286 (13.0%)	98 (4.4%)	5 (0.2%)	7 (0.3%)	146 (6.6%)	78.9	67^th of 328 public high schools	79.6%		79.1	66^th of 349 public high schools	81.1%	1	81.0	46.0	83.0	56.0	82.0	43.0					37.2	$15,610

Frequently Asked Questions about Kiowa High School

What district is Kiowa High School in?

School District No. C-2

Is Kiowa High School a good school?

Kiowa High School ranks 178^th of 328 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Kiowa High School?

Kiowa High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kiowa Elementary School
Middle : Kiowa Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Kiowa High School?

Students at Kiowa High School are 75% White, 19% Hispanic, 3% African American, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Kiowa High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 67 students attended Kiowa High School.

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2024–25 school spending dataJun 13, 2026

2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

2024–25 attendance dataAug 27, 2025

2024–25 CMAS, PSAT10, PSAT9 & SAT test scoresAug 21, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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