Serving 249 students in grades 9-12, Animas High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Animas High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Animas High School's student population of 249 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Animas High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Animas High School is 0.34, 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
#392 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
80%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Osprey
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Animas High School's ranking?
Animas High School is ranked #392 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Animas High School often compared to?
Animas High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Durango High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Animas High School?
The graduation rate of Animas High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Animas High School?
249 students attend Animas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Animas High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Animas High School?
Animas High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Animas High School offer ?
Animas High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Animas High School part of?
Animas High School is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
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