Serving 539 students in grades 9-12, Colorado Online High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 539 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colorado Online High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Colorado Online High School's student population of 539 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
539 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
2025
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Colorado Online High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
47%
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
24%
37%
Black
10%
5%
White
60%
49%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colorado Online High School?
The graduation rate of Colorado Online High School is 20-29%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Colorado Online High School?
539 students attend Colorado Online High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Colorado Online High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Colorado Online High School offer ?
Colorado Online High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Colorado Online High School part of?
Colorado Online High School is part of Byers School District No. 32j.
In what neighborhood is Colorado Online High School located?
Colorado Online High School is located in the Union Square neighborhood of Byers, CO.
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