Steamboat Springs High School, nicknamed "Home of the Sailors," is a high school located at 45 E. Maple Street in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States. In 2014, it had 626 students in grades 9–12, and 41 teachers. The student body was half male and half female, and minority enrollment was 12 percent.
Serving 845 students in grades 9-12, Steamboat Springs High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 845 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Steamboat Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Steamboat Springs High School's student population of 845 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
845 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Motto
Steamboat Springs High School will foster growth and well-being for our school community.
School Rankings
Steamboat Springs High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Steamboat Springs High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#127 out of 1748 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
16%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
80%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sailor
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steamboat Springs High School's ranking?
Steamboat Springs High School is ranked #127 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Steamboat Springs High School often compared to?
Steamboat Springs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenwood Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Steamboat Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Steamboat Springs High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Steamboat Springs High School?
845 students attend Steamboat Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Steamboat Springs High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Steamboat Springs High School?
Steamboat Springs High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Steamboat Springs High School offer ?
Steamboat Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Steamboat Springs High School part of?
Steamboat Springs High School is part of Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2.
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