B
Good
71/100

Sterling High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 407 W BROADWAY ST, Sterling, CO 80751
Overall
B
71/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 52% · Math 37% proficient · 63rd percentile in Colorado
Graduation
C+
77% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Colorado schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

71
Repit Score
out of 100
409
Students
enrolled
15.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%63/100reading 57th percentile, math 70th percentile among Colorado high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%46/10077% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 44% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Colorado schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +7 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Colorado. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (+6 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (+4 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate77% (−0 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Colorado state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%37%reading -14 pts, math -10 pts45th percentile (list)
Low-income45%15%reading +13 pts, math -2 pts60th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 407 W BROADWAY ST
City Sterling
ZIP Code 80751
District 0806690
NCES School ID 080669001155
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 80751

Understanding the community around Sterling High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $52,827
Per Capita Income $28,208
Poverty Rate 8.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%
High School or Higher 90.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $204,200
Median Rent $836
Owner-Occupied 70.2%
Renter-Occupied 29.8%
View full data for ZIP 80751 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sterling High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 67.5%
Hispanic/Latino 27.6%
Two or More Races 2.4%
Black 0.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 409
Teachers (FTE) 26.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sterling High School?
Sterling High School has a Repit School Score of 71 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Sterling High School?
Sterling High School has 409 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1.
What grades does Sterling High School serve?
Sterling High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sterling High School receive per student?
Sterling High School receives $11,477 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sterling High School in 80751 ▼
Avg Home Value
$247,686
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,003
1-Year Change
+2.4%
% Renters
29.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026