La Jara Second Chance School (Closed 2017)
- La Jara Second Chance School served 55 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 57%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 69%) for the 2013-14 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 55 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 70% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 30% | 53% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.60 |
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| Graduation Rate | 40-59% | 77% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | North Conejos No. Re1J School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to La Jara Second Chance School is Centauri High School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Centauri Middle School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is La Jara Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- La Jara La Jara Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 211 students
0.2 miles
214 Poplar Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719)274-5791 0.2 PK-5 211 - La Jara Centauri High School Grades: 9-12 | 292 students
1.7 miles
17889 Us Hwy 285
La Jara, CO 81140
(719)274-5178 1.7 9-12 292 - La Jara Centauri Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 216 students
1.7 miles
17891 Us Hwy 285
La Jara, CO 81140
(719)274-4301 1.7 6-8 216 - La Jara North Conejos Alternative Program Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 42 students
7.2 miles
635 Main Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719)274-4220 7.2 K-12 42 - Sanford Sanford Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 230 students
7.2 miles
755 Second Street
Sanford, CO 81151
(719)274-5167 7.2 PK-6 230
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