For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,088 students in Las Animas County, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Las Animas County, CO are Kim Undivided High School, Branson School Online and Hoehne Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Las Animas County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Las Animas County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Las Animas County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is equal to the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Branson School Online, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Las Animas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kim Undivided High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 State Street
Kim, CO 81049
(719) 643-5295
Kim, CO 81049
(719) 643-5295
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Branson School Online
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Saddle Rock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Gr: K-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Hoehne Schools
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19851 County Road 75. 1
Hoehne, CO 81046
(719) 846-4457
Hoehne, CO 81046
(719) 846-4457
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Branson School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Saddlerock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Primero Junior-senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20200 State Highway 12
Weston, CO 81091
(719) 868-2715
Weston, CO 81091
(719) 868-2715
Gr: 6-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Aguilar Junior-senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 North Balsam
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Trinidad High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
816 West Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-2971
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-2971
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Las Animas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 Saddlerock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Gr: PK-5 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Branson School Online Ged Prep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
101 Saddlerock Dr
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5521
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5521
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
19851 County Rd. 75.1
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
19851 County Road 75.1
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Gr: 7-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Las Animas County, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Las Animas County, CO include Kim Undivided High School, Branson School Online and Hoehne Schools.
How many public high schools are located in Las Animasunty?
7 public high schools are located in Las Animasunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Las Animasunty?
Las Animasunty public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Las Animasunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Las Animasunty include: Hoehne Schools vs. Trinidad High School, Trinidad High School vs. Hoehne Schools, Aguilar Junior-senior High School vs. Branson School
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