Original Research by School Decision on Canon City High School
Canon City High School is a regular public high school serving grades nine through twelve in Canon City, Colorado, as part of the Fremont RE-1 district. The school enrolls a sizable student body, consistent with a county-seat high school in a small city. The student population is predominantly White, with a Hispanic minority making up a notable share and small representations of other racial and ethnic groups. A substantial portion of students come from low-income households, as indicated by the share qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not included in the available information.
Academic performance at Canon City High School is not possible to characterize from the data provided. State assessment results for reading, math, and science were not included, and no graduation rate was reported. For a traditional high school, the absence of a graduation rate is a significant gap; families may want to ask the school directly about its diploma completion rates and how students perform on state tests. Program offerings such as Advanced Placement, concurrent enrollment, or career and technical education pathways were also not described in this dataset.
The school sits within Canon City, a small city that serves as the Fremont County seat. Publicly reported sources describe an economy anchored by correctional facilities, tourism, and healthcare, with multiple state and federal prisons in the area and attractions like the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park drawing visitors. The city has a historic downtown district and numerous public parks. The housing market in Canon City is more affordable than the state average, with home prices below the Colorado median and rents that are moderate relative to typical incomes, though affordability pressures exist nationally.
The Fremont RE-1 district, which oversees the high school, faced a recent financial challenge. According to publicly reported information, a mill levy override proposal in November 2023 that would have provided additional local funding for operations failed by a narrow margin. That outcome may affect the district’s ability to fund programs, staffing, and facility needs going forward. No other major changes or developments were identified in available district records.
Because state test results and graduation data are missing, Canon City High School cannot be placed relative to other schools in Fremont County through the metrics typically used for comparison. A parent or resident evaluating this school will need to rely on direct inquiry with the school about its academic outcomes, postsecondary preparation, and support services. The school’s size and demographic profile are clear, but without evidence of academic performance, any assessment of the quality of instruction or student achievement is not possible from this dataset.
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