For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 629 students in New Castle, CO.
The top ranked public high school in New Castle, CO is Coal Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Castle, CO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in New Castle have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
New Castle, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Coal Ridge High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in New Castle, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coal Ridge High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35947 Highway 6
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 625-6700
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 625-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in New Castle, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in New Castle, CO include Coal Ridge High School.
How many public high schools are located in New Castle?
1 public high schools are located in New Castle.
What is the racial composition of students in New Castle?
New Castle public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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