Calhan Secondary School

Calhan Secondary School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
800 Bulldog Dr,  Calhan, CO
Calhan School District No. RJ1
3.2
3.7
226 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
520
Verbal
540
Average ACT
22
Math
19
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
31.6%
State Average
25%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
130:1

Student Diversity

Male
57%
Female
43%
White
85.7%
Hispanic
8.5%
Black
3.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 35 Students
Colorado State University 30 Students
Colorado Mesa University 20 Students
University of Northern Colorado 19 Students
University of Denver 14 Students
University of Wyoming 14 Students
Colorado School of Mines 13 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 11 Students
Western Colorado University 11 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 9 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 14 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Biology 7 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 5 Students
Criminology 5 Students
Physical Therapy 5 Students
Veterinary Sciences 5 Students
Computer Science 4 Students
Engineering 4 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 30 Reviews
3.0 Senior
1/8/2017
I liked how the community is involved in every way and how personal the teachers get. What I did not like was sometimes the school lunch was to small to get a meal out of.
4.0 NicheUser
8/18/2015
The teachers are friendly and they want to help you succeed.
5.0 NicheUser
12/28/2014
Nothing really ever happens that is threatening to the student body. We still take precautions with fire, tornado, and lock- down drills.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/13/2024
My daughter's were referred to EPCA from Peyton. It was the best decision I've made regarding thier education. Christina and Rose are AMAZING!!!! They truly leave no students behind. My daughter's were at the point of dropping out until EPCA and not only did my girls graduate they graduated a year e...
1.0 parent
11/11/2010
Calhan High School let TWO adults come into the school and meet with my two daughters. The TWO adults found out the school that my daughters attended from Facebook and drove two hours from Denver. The TWO adults didn't even know what my daughters looked like until the school pointed them out. The sc...
5.0 student
9/26/2009

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Calhan Secondary School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Calhan, CO and is served by the Calhan School District No. RJ1 in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 226 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Calhan Secondary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Calhan Middle School, Frontier Charter Academy, Calhan Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Calhan has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Calhan Secondary School.

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