PEYTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
PEYTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Peyton School District No. 23 in the county of El Paso and school district, located in PEYTON, CO with about 248 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 14 teachers, PEYTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
PEYTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located in Peyton, Colorado, serves as a central educational hub for the local rural community. As part of the Peyton School District 23-JT, the high school emphasizes a close-knit environment that focuses on both academic achievement and character development. The school prides itself on offering a personalized learning experience where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and faculty in a supportive atmosphere, striving to prepare them for life beyond graduation, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a strong commitment to fostering school spirit and community involvement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic clubs. By leveraging its position within the Peyton community, the high school aims to balance traditional educational values with the modern requirements of a changing world. For families and stakeholders seeking more detailed information regarding curriculum standards, district policies, or upcoming events, the school maintains an active web presence at http://www.peyton.k12.co.us.
For more information, contact PEYTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (719) 749-0417 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PEYTON, CO 80831-9008
(719) 749-0417
http://www.peyton.k12.co.us
PEYTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in PEYTON, CO with about 248 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 248
- Teachers:
- 14.87
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 248 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PEYTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 43.5%
- Male
- 56.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.