Serving 597 students in grades 9-12, Alamosa High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alamosa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Alamosa High School's student population of 597 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alamosa High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alamosa High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#513 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
63%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
30%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alamosa High School's ranking?
Alamosa High School is ranked #513 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Alamosa High School often compared to?
Alamosa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centauri High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alamosa High School?
The graduation rate of Alamosa High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Alamosa High School?
597 students attend Alamosa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Alamosa High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alamosa High School?
Alamosa High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Alamosa High School offer ?
Alamosa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alamosa High School part of?
Alamosa High School is part of Alamosa School District No. Re-11j.
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