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Moffat County High School

900 FINLEY LANE, CRAIG, CO 81625Moffat County School District RE: No. 1 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
560
Students
Total enrolled
77%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 11% vs nat'l
$13,371
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 7% vs nat'l
17.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 14% vs nat'l
52/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 560 students in grades 09–12 in CRAIG, Colorado.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,371 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 52th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Moffat County High School is a large high in CRAIG, Colorado, serving grades 09–12 with 560 students. The district invests $13,371 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The 77% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Moffat County High School

560
Total Students
17.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
35%
Free Lunch
32
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution318 male · 242 female
57%
43%
Male 57%Female 43%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility35%
National avg 52% · 194 students
Student Composition
66%
30%
White66%
Hispanic / Latino30%
Black1%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 080573000981

Academic Outcomes at Moffat County High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
75-79
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
77%
State avg
81%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
52
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 52th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 85th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 81625

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,371Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,371
State avg
$22,657
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,883
Student Support$2,541
Administration$1,605
Operations$2,006
Other$1,337
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,371 spent per student, an estimated $5,923 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
32%
56%
State government
32.0%
Local (property tax)
55.5%
Federal programs
12.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 77% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Sandrock ElementarySunset Elementary SchoolRidgeview Elementary SchoolMaybell School
↓
Middle
Craig Middle School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyMoffat County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMoffat County School District RE: No. 1 →
Phone: (970)824-7036
NCES ID: 080573000981
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in CRAIG seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Moffat County School District RE: No. 1
Mid
Craig Middle School
464 students · 06–08
● 52 opp42% FRL
Elem
Sandrock Elementary
325 students · KG–05
● 52 opp54% FRL
Elem
Sunset Elementary School
301 students · KG–05
● 52 opp48% FRL
Elem
Ridgeview Elementary School
276 students · PK–05
● 52 opp43% FRL
Other
Early Childhood Center
150 students · PK–PK
● 52 opp59% FRL
Elem
Maybell School
16 students · KG–06
● 52 opp38% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
900 FINLEY LANE, CRAIG, CO 81625
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.