Serving 32 students in grades 6-12, Agate Junior Senior 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: AGATE JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Agate, CO, encompassing approximately 459 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.8 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum of 20.1 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Agate Junior Senior High School's student population of 32 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
32 students
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
'A small school with BIG OPPORTUNITY'
School Rankings
Agate Junior Senior 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 Agate Junior Senior High School is 0.38, 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
#1398 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
37%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
49%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
39%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Agate Junior Senior High School's ranking?
Agate Junior Senior High School is ranked #1398 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Agate Junior Senior High School?
32 students attend Agate Junior Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Agate Junior Senior High School students are White, and 25% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Agate Junior Senior High School?
Agate Junior Senior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Agate Junior Senior High School offer ?
Agate Junior Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Agate Junior Senior High School part of?
Agate Junior Senior High School is part of Agate School District No. 300.
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