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 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Haxtun High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Haxtun, CO, encompassing approximately 373.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 20.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Haxtun Jr/sr High School's student population of 142 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
142 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
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 0.20, 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
#1062 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
7%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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 82.7%.
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?
89% of Haxtun Jr/sr High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 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 12:1, 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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