For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 60 students in Nucla, CO.
The top-ranked public high school in Nucla, CO is Nucla High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nucla, CO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Nucla have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Nucla, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nucla High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Nucla, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nucla High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 West 4th Street
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Nucla, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Nucla, CO include Nucla High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nucla?
1 public high schools are located in Nucla.
What is the racial composition of students in Nucla?
Nucla public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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