For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 357 students in Washington County, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, CO are Lone Star Undivided High School, Akron High School and Arickaree Undivided High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Washington County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 58%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Akron High School, with 60-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lone Star Undivided High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
44940 County Road 54
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 848-2778
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Akron High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Elm Avenue
Akron, CO 80720
(970) 345-2268
Akron, CO 80720
(970) 345-2268
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Arickaree Undivided High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12155 County Road Nn
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Otis Junior-senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
518 Dungan
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Gr: 6-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Woodlin Undivided High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15400 Co Road L
Woodrow, CO 80757
(970) 386-2223
Woodrow, CO 80757
(970) 386-2223
Gr: 6-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, CO include Lone Star Undivided High School, Akron High School and Arickaree Undivided High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washingtonunty?
5 public high schools are located in Washingtonunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Washingtonunty?
Washingtonunty public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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