Serving 142 students in grades 7-12, Haxtun Jr/sr 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Haxtun Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Haxtun Jr/sr High School's student population of 142 students has grown by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Engage to Learn - Educate to Succeed - Empower to Lead!
School Rankings
Haxtun Jr/sr 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 Haxtun Jr/sr High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1062 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
90%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Haxtun Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Haxtun Jr/sr High School is ranked #1062 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Haxtun Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Haxtun Jr/sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Haxtun Jr/sr High School?
142 students attend Haxtun Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Haxtun Jr/sr High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Haxtun Jr/sr High School?
Haxtun Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Haxtun Jr/sr High School offer ?
Haxtun Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Haxtun Jr/sr High School part of?
Haxtun Jr/sr High School is part of Haxtun School District No. Re-2j.
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