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Norwood Public Schools

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Norwood Public Schools ranks 403 rd of 950 Colorado alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

403^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 950 Colorado Alternative Schools

Better than 58% of Colorado alternative schools

Summary

Norwood Public Schools is an alternative public school located in Norwood, Colorado, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 193 students. This school is part of the Norwood School District No. R-2j.

Norwood Public Schools has maintained a relatively high 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 82.3% to 100% in recent years, which is generally on par or slightly above the state average. The school also has a low dropout rate, ranging from 0% to 2.2% in recent years, better than the state average. While the school's overall test scores are on par or slightly below the district and state averages, it has shown some strengths, such as higher proficiency rates in PSAT10 Reading, Writing, and Mathematics compared to the state average.

Norwood Public Schools serves a population with a higher socioeconomic need, as indicated by the relatively high percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch, ranging from 26.98% to 43.01% in recent years. However, the school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.6 to 11.6 over the past few years, may allow for more individualized attention and support for its students, which could be a contributing factor to the school's strong graduation and dropout rates.

191

Students ?

11.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,757

Per pupil spending ?

46.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1225 West Summit Street
Norwood, CO 81423

(970) 327-4336

District: Norwood School District No. R-2j

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.1%

Hispanic:

13.6%

Two or more races:

3.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 43rd percentile in 2017 → 92nd in 2025

Strengths

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Colorado average (82%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 49 percentile points since 2017

✓Above the Colorado median (58th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg44%

Colorado avg42%

Elementary school

403^rd of 950

Colorado public elementary schools ?

Top 42%▲ up 10 pts since 2015

From bottom 47% (2015) to top 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

27^th of 328

Colorado public high schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 33 pts since 2016

From top 42% (2016) to top 8% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	55.5	403 of 950	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.4	300 of 943	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.2	458 of 917	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	42.8	494 of 938	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	28.3	717 of 954	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	42.7	589 of 935	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	72.2	258 of 935	72.4%	★★★★☆
2010	75.7	205 of 925	77.8%	★★★★☆
2008	28.6	645 of 849	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	45.3	514 of 852	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2005	7.1	770 of 823	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2004	23.8	647 of 808	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2023	42.4	245 of 480	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.9	199 of 448	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	42.9	213 of 424	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	22.7	375 of 461	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	52.2	226 of 454	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	63.6	157 of 425	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	68.9	125 of 422	70.4%	★★★★☆
2010	67.4	128 of 409	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	60.9	152 of 377	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	50.9	191 of 362	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	35.5	259 of 360	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	20.3	291 of 346	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	32.9	247 of 340	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	43.6	200 of 336	40.5%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	90.0	27 of 328	91.8%	★★★★★
2024	89.7	26 of 349	92.6%	★★★★★
2019	62.5	132 of 411	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.1	146 of 388	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	32.7	147 of 256	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	44.0	106 of 255	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	74.6	83 of 369	77.5%	★★★★☆
2013	59.2	154 of 349	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	65.0	126 of 334	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	68.3	113 of 337	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	63.2	132 of 327	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	28.3	235 of 310	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	24.2	236 of 301	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	37.0	197 of 298	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	56.0	132 of 286	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2005	56.5	128 of 280	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2004	58.2	115 of 279	58.8%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Colorado (2024-2025) ?

Reading and Writing81%+17 vs state

Mathematics69%+33 vs state

English Language Arts45%~ state avg

Math31%-5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2025)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2025)	CMAS English Language Arts (2025)			CMAS Math (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	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	Total
Norwood Public Schools	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1225 West Summit Street	Norwood	81423	San Miguel County	Norwood School District No. R-2j	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 327-4336	191	17	11.4	46.6%	153 (80.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (13.6%)	2 (1.0%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)								(n/a)	81.0	69.0	52.9	37.5	44.6	37.5	31.3	$22,757

Frequently Asked Questions about Norwood Public Schools

How many students attend Norwood Public Schools?

In the 2024-25 school year, 191 students attended Norwood Public Schools.

What is the racial makeup of Norwood Public Schools?

Students at Norwood Public Schools are 80% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

What district is Norwood Public Schools in?

Norwood School District No. R-2j

Is Norwood Public Schools a good school?

Norwood Public Schools ranks 403^rd of 950 Colorado alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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