Serving 504 students in grades 7-12, La Junta 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Junta Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
La Junta Jr/sr High School's student population of 504 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
La Junta Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Junta Jr/sr High School is 0.44, 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
#1689 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
71%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
24%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 La Junta Jr/sr High School's ranking?
La Junta Jr/sr High School is ranked #1689 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are La Junta Jr/sr High School often compared to?
La Junta Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of La Junta Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of La Junta Jr/sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend La Junta Jr/sr High School?
504 students attend La Junta Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of La Junta Jr/sr High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Junta Jr/sr High School?
La Junta Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does La Junta Jr/sr High School offer ?
La Junta Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is La Junta Jr/sr High School part of?
La Junta Jr/sr High School is part of East Otero School District No. R1.
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