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Nucla High School

Public Grades 9-12

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.

Students ?

8.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,996

Per pupil spending ?

58.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

225 West 4th Street
Nucla, CO 81424

(970) 864-7350

District: West End School District No. Re-2

Feeder schools for Nucla High School:

Elementary:

Nucla Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.3%

Hispanic:

16.7%

Two or more races:

5.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 54th percentile in 2018 → 41st in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Colorado average (72% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (58% vs 28% Colorado)

!Ranking has slipped from its 54th-percentile peak (2018) to 41st (2024)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school72%

District avg72%

Colorado avg64%

Not ranked this year

Nucla High School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

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
2024	37.7	206 of 349	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	27.1	247 of 349	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	25.9	295 of 411	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	49.8	179 of 388	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	25.9	282 of 369	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	20.3	277 of 349	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	21.5	258 of 334	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	33.7	238 of 337	29.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	29.3	239 of 327	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	28.7	231 of 310	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	39.0	201 of 301	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	72.0	82 of 298	72.5%	★★★★☆
2006	45.0	171 of 286	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2005	59.6	118 of 280	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2004	55.1	127 of 279	54.5%	★★★☆☆

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	Total
Nucla High School	Public	9-12	225 West 4th Street	Nucla	81424	Montrose County	West End School District No. Re-2	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 864-7350	60	7	8.2	58.3%	47 (78.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.0%)								(n/a)	72.0	$23,996

Frequently Asked Questions about Nucla High School

What schools feed into Nucla High School?

Nucla High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Nucla Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Nucla High School?

Students at Nucla High School are 78% White, 17% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Nucla High School in?

West End School District No. Re-2

How many students attend Nucla High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 60 students attended Nucla High School.

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