Serving 501 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 33%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: La Junta Jr/Sr High School's attendance zone covers the entire La Junta school district, encompassing approximately 727.6 square miles around La Junta, CO. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 36.2 miles away.
- 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
School Overview
La Junta Jr/sr High School's student population of 501 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
501 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Tigers
School Rankings
La Junta 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 La Junta Jr/sr High School is 0.43, 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
#1676 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
72%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
23%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Junta Jr/sr High School's ranking?
La Junta Jr/sr High School is ranked #1676 out of 1,748 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 33% 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?
501 students attend La Junta Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of La Junta Jr/sr High School students are Hispanic, 23% 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 16:1, 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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