For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 421 students in Sterling, CO.
The top-ranked public high school in Sterling, CO is Sterling High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sterling, CO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Sterling have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Sterling, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sterling High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sterling, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterling High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
407 W Broadway St
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-2944
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-2944
Gr: 9-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sterling, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sterling, CO include Sterling High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sterling?
1 public high schools are located in Sterling.
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling?
Sterling public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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