PEYTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
PEYTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public middle 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 88 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 6 teachers, PEYTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public middle school located in the rural community of Peyton, Colorado. As part of the Peyton School District 23-JT, the school serves students in grades 6 through 8, providing a structured transition between elementary education and the district’s high school. The campus is situated on Bradshaw Road, functioning as a key educational hub for the surrounding El Paso County area.
The school is known for its focus on maintaining a small-town atmosphere while emphasizing core academic standards, extracurricular involvement, and character development. By operating within a smaller district, Peyton Junior High typically offers a tight-knit environment where staff and faculty work closely with students to prepare them for the challenges of secondary education. Like many schools in the region, it places a strong emphasis on community pride and fostering a supportive learning culture for its student body.
For more information, contact PEYTON JUNIOR 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
PEYTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in PEYTON, CO with about 88 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 88
- Teachers:
- 6.99
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 88 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PEYTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.4%
- Two or more races
- 8.0%
- Asian
- 2.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Female
- 42.0%
- Male
- 58.0%
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.