For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 274 students in Huerfano County, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Huerfano County, CO are La Veta Junior-senior High School and Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Huerfano County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Huerfano County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Huerfano County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Huerfano County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Veta Junior-senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
126 East Garland
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3662
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3662
Gr: 6-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
355 West Pine Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1610
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1610
Gr: 7-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Huerfano County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Huerfano County Opportunity And Enrichment School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
611 West Seventh St
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1328
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1328
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
201 E Fifth Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-3083
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-3083
Gr: 4-6 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Huerfano County, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Huerfano County, CO include La Veta Junior-senior High School and Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Huerfanounty?
2 public high schools are located in Huerfanounty.
What is the racial composition of students in Huerfanounty?
Huerfanounty public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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