For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 442 students in 81201, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 81201, CO are Salida High School and Horizons Exploratory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» high schools in zipcode 81201 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 81201, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public high schools.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» high school in zipcode 81201 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Salida 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81201, CO ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salida High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
26 Jones Avenue
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5400
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Horizons Exploratory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 E 9th Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5252
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5252
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 81201, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 81201, CO include Salida High School and Horizons Exploratory Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 81201?
2 public high schools are located in 81201.
What is the racial composition of students in 81201?
81201 public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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