Sierra Grande School

Sierra Grande School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
17523 E Highway 160,  Blanca, CO
3.5
3.0
259 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1020
Math Proficiency
0%
Reading Proficiency
0%
Average GPA
3.43

Niche Grade

D+
Academics
C+
Teachers
C-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1020
Math
500
Verbal
520
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
11.6%
State Average
25%
Science
14.5%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

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 University 32 Students
Colorado Mesa University 27 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 27 Students
Colorado State University 24 Students
University of Northern Colorado 20 Students
University of Colorado Denver 19 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 12 Students
Trinidad State College 12 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 11 Students
University of Denver 11 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 8 Students
Business 7 Students
Biology 5 Students
Psychology 4 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 4 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 3 Students
Criminology 3 Students
Accounting 3 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 3 Students
Aeronautics and Aviation Technology 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 14 Reviews
4.0 Senior
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.
3.0 NicheUser
6/19/2014
My school didn't value academics as much as a school should. There were few teachers who honestly cared about our education and the teachers weren't treated as they deserved.
2.0 NicheUser
4/14/2014
The only good thing was taco tuesday, food is awful!
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
1.0 student
9/14/2013
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...
5.0 parent
11/29/2007

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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 0% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 0% 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 3.43. The average SAT score is 1020. 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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