Serving 179 students in grades 7-12, Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: John Mall High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Walsenburg, CO, encompassing approximately 1,369.3 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 26 miles and the furthest point located 41.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 179 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1549 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Hispanic
61%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
35%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)79.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1549 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School?
179 students attend Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School?
Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School is part of Huerfano School District Re-1.
School Reviews
4 10/10/2025
I think that this school is a very good one just as some small tings that I feel could have been better. Like the music programs I wish that there were more and that we were able to do more. S for he teaching I wish that they would slow it down enough for me to be able to understand it more because, it confuses me a lot and I know that the teachers are doing the best with what they've got but, maybe we could fit some way for the students to learn things better so that when we graduate high school we will have a better handle on things in life.
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