Summary:
The 80461 zip code area in Colorado is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools and 2 high schools, but no middle schools or alternative schools. While the schools face significant challenges, such as high rates of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage, a few standout institutions like Cloud City High School are showing promising results.
Lake County High School and Cloud City High School both have commendable 4-year graduation rates of 84.2%, though Lake County High School is ranked relatively low statewide at 309 out of 349 Colorado high schools. Cloud City High School stands out with its small size (only 30 students) and low student-teacher ratio of 10:1, which may contribute to its academic success.
Across the board, the schools in the 80461 zip code area struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 27.7% to 27.7%, as well as low proficiency rates on standardized tests like CMAS and SAT/PSAT, often less than half the state averages. The high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 40.81% to 63.33%, indicate significant economic challenges facing the student populations. Addressing these systemic issues will be crucial for Lake County School District No. R-1 to improve academic outcomes and set these students up for long-term success.
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