Serving 235 students in grades 7-12, Byers Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Byers Junior-senior High School's student population of 235 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Byers Junior-senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Byers Junior-senior High School is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#656 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
72%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Byers Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Byers Junior-senior High School is ranked #656 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Byers Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Byers Junior-senior High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Byers Junior-senior High School?
235 students attend Byers Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Byers Junior-senior High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Byers Junior-senior High School?
Byers Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Byers Junior-senior High School offer ?
Byers Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Byers Junior-senior High School part of?
Byers Junior-senior High School is part of Byers School District No. 32j.
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