Summary:
ZIP code 80836 contains just one high school, Stratton Senior High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 in Stratton, Colorado, as part of School District No. R-4, with a small enrollment of 64 students and a highly favorable student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1. Because this is the only high school in the area, the school and district performance data are identical throughout the reporting, which helps parents interpret the metrics clearly.
Stratton Senior High School has emerged as a top performer among Colorado high schools. It earned 5 out of 5 stars in both 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, ranking in the 90th and 91st percentiles respectively. This represents a dramatic improvement from 2022-2023, when the school ranked 161st (54th percentile) with 3 stars. Test scores consistently beat state averages by wide margins. In 10th grade mathematics, 71% of students were proficient versus the state's 39%, and in 9th grade mathematics, 65% were proficient versus the state's 38%. Reading and writing proficiency was equally strong, with 79% of 10th graders and 85% of 9th graders meeting standards, compared to state averages of 65%. The school also reports a 0.0% dropout rate and an 89.5% graduation rate, both better than statewide figures.
Parents considering this area will find a school that offers a personalized learning environment thanks to its small size and low student-teacher ratio. The free/reduced lunch rate of 25% indicates a relatively low level of economic disadvantage compared to many rural Colorado districts. While small enrollments can create more volatile year-to-year statistics, Stratton Senior High School has sustained top-10% rankings for two consecutive years, with mathematics proficiency nearly double the state average. This consistent high performance, coupled with a zero dropout rate, makes it an appealing option for families seeking a small rural high school with strong academic outcomes and attentive student support.
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