Summary:
ZIP code 81648 is served by a single high school, Rangely Junior/Senior High School in the Rangely School District RE4, a small rural campus of 249 students spanning grades 6 through 12. With roughly 35-40 students per grade level, the school offers a close-knit environment and a low 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio that supports strong student relationships.
The school's most impressive results are in graduation and persistence. Its 97.4% graduation rate towers over the state average of 85.6%, and the 1.2% dropout rate is below Colorado's 1.6%. Chronic absenteeism of 23.9% is also better than the state's 28.4%, though it still means nearly one in four students misses significant school time. These outcomes are especially notable given that over 42% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, reflecting meaningful economic disadvantage. The school has also improved its state ranking over three years, moving from the 21st to the 30th percentile.
However, academic proficiency on standardized tests remains a significant concern. CMAS math proficiency ranges from 13.8% in 8th grade to 21.1% in 6th grade, all roughly half the state averages. Reading and writing scores are stronger in 9th and 10th grade PSAT exams, but 11th-grade SAT reading/writing collapsed to 25% compared to 60% statewide. While the small cohort size makes year-to-year scores volatile, the consistent math struggles across every grade and exam type suggest a genuine area for focus. The school's greatest opportunity is translating its exceptional graduation culture into stronger academic outcomes, particularly in mathematics.
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