Lyons Middle/Senior High School

Lyons Middle/Senior High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
100 McConnell Dr,  Lyons, CO
St Vrain Valley School District
3.5
2.9
344 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Andrea Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
24.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
610
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
50.9%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
34.8%
State Average
25%
Science
55.8%
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
153:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
White
85.5%
Hispanic
9.3%
Two or more races
4.4%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<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.
Colorado State University 73 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 56 Students
University of Northern Colorado 33 Students
Colorado Mesa University 23 Students
Colorado School of Mines 19 Students
Oregon State University 17 Students
University of Wyoming 17 Students
Montana State University 17 Students
Colorado College 17 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 16 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 33 Students
Psychology 20 Students
Nursing 11 Students
Computer Science 11 Students
Biology 10 Students
Mechanical Engineering 10 Students
Political Science and Government 9 Students
Aerospace Engineering 8 Students
Engineering 7 Students
Economics 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 46 Reviews
2.0 Alum
8/3/2022
This is a small town school with small minded teachers and administrators. If you want a decent education and open-minded learning environment, this is not the school for you.
2.0 Parent
3/1/2022
Teachers are engaging and work well with students. Limited course selection and resources. The administration is dangerously neglectful and inept when it comes to student safety. Sweeping it under the rug approach.
5.0 Junior
3/29/2020
The perfect place for me. It allows me to be involved in every activity I want and I have personal relationships with all of my teachers which makes learning enjoyable.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 11 Reviews
1.0 teacher
10/29/2025
I hate the school. All of the kids are rude. Especially the girls basketball team.
3.0 student
6/17/2022
I am a current student, and the school is alright but could be better. The environment is alright, but favoritism with teachers is an issue here. The teachers have a favoritism problem, and it shows. Unfortunately this school does have more "popular" kids, and the teachers tend favor them, as well a...
2.0 parent
3/1/2022
Great, bright, and engaging teachers that are held back by poor leadership. Limited academic opportunities and lack of knowledgable safety resources for students. The administration has no integrity and uses manipulative tactics to mask problems. Lack of compassion for children in need of support. L...
5.0 parent
4/13/2021
LMSHS has been actively building back their school community with new leadership and support staff. There has certainly been some much needed change that has thankfully happened. The school feels more inclusive, more caring and mindful of how our children are doing, especially with the recent pandem...

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Lyons Middle/Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Lyons, CO and is served by the St Vrain Valley School District in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 344 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% are proficient in reading. Lyons Middle/Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 28. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lyons Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Lyons has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lyons Middle/Senior High School.

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