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Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
145:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
Hispanic
78.2%
White
19%
Two or more races
2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Adams State University30 Students
Colorado Mesa University27 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs25 Students
Colorado State University23 Students
University of Northern Colorado20 Students
University of Colorado Denver19 Students
University of Denver13 Students
Trinidad State College13 Students
Arizona State University12 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver12 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing7 Students
Business6 Students
Biology5 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science4 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies3 Students
Criminology3 Students
Sport and Fitness Management3 Students
Aeronautics and Aviation Technology2 Students
Automotive Mechanics2 Students
Astronomy and Astrophysics2 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.514 Reviews
4.0Senior
12/11/2024
Here at Sierra Grande school the school is an overall very good. If you are used to having a small class this is a very good choice if you move to this area, we have the ability to go and have one on one with our teachers to not only build an connection with them but to get one on one learning opportunities.
4.0Senior
8/21/2019
I had switched schools sophomore year due to bad learning environment. I came to sierra grande and it was great, great teachers, and everyone is very respectful.
2.0NicheUser
6/19/2014
Real World application was hardly a standard there.
I went to this school for seventh grade. My history teacher was also my language arts teacher, and she told us we would start by learning the capitols of all the states!!! She didn't even know them! In language arts, we focused on spelling words! I actually checked with my teachers to make sure I wa...
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Sierra Grande School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 17523 E Highway 160 in Blanca, CO. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 259 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Sierra Grande School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.39. The average SAT score is 1000. Discover additional schools in the area, like Centennial School District R-1, and more. Learn more about what Blanca has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sierra Grande School.
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