Serving 206 students in grades 9-12, Ignacio 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 20-29% (which is lower 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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ignacio High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Ignacio High School's student population of 206 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ignacio 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 Ignacio High School is 0.70, which is more 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
#1438 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
21%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
36%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
36%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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 Ignacio High School's ranking?
Ignacio High School is ranked #1438 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Ignacio High School often compared to?
Ignacio High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bayfield High School, Durango High School by visitors of our site.
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 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ignacio High School?
The graduation rate of Ignacio High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Ignacio High School?
206 students attend Ignacio High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Ignacio High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 21% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ignacio High School?
Ignacio High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ignacio High School offer ?
Ignacio High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ignacio High School part of?
Ignacio High School is part of Ignacio School District No. 11jt.
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