- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Canon City, CO
Canon City High School
Federal NCES profile for Canon City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080279000172
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canon City High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Canon City · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Canon City High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canon City High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Canon City, CO.
School address
District: Fremont Re-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080279000172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Canon City High School held near 954 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.6 → 57.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-39 students YoY 080279000172 · Canon City, CO High · MID · TRAD
936 enr · 16.4:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison School (472 students)
Canon City High School held near 954 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.6 → 57.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Canon City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Canon City High School
936 students
- Harrison Schoo
Harrison School
472 students
- Canon City Mid
Canon City Middle School
382 students
- Washington Ele 319
Washington Elementary School
319 students
- Canon Explorat 316
Canon Exploratory School
316 students
- Mckinley Eleme 262
Mckinley Elementary School
262 students
What this shows Canon City High School reports 936 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canon City High School compares
Canon City High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 12% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 936 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
936
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Colorado - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,112
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.6 FTE
Per 167 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
136
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Canon City High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fremont Re-1 reports $14,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canon City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canon City Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canon Exploratory School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canon City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~936 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canon City High School
How many students attend Canon City High School?
Canon City High School has 936 students enrolled. It is a high school in Canon City, CO. CCD year-over-year: 993 (2022-23) → 954 (2023-24), nearly flat (-39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canon City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canon City High School is 16.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canon City High School?
34.0% of students at Canon City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canon City High School?
The largest demographic group at Canon City High School is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Canon City, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canon City High School?
Canon City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Canon City High School rank among public schools in Canon City?
By Resource Investment Index, Canon City High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Canon City, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Canon City on the city page.
What other schools are in Fremont Re-1?
Besides Canon City High School, Fremont Re-1 also operates Harrison School (472 students), Canon City Middle School (382 students), and Washington Elementary School (319 students). See the Fremont Re-1 district page for the complete list.