Serving 118 students in grades 6-12, La Veta Junior-senior 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: LA VETA JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL's attendance zone covers the entire district, encompassing approximately 224 square miles in and around La Veta, CO. Families typically face a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 10.2 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 17.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Veta Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
La Veta Junior-senior High School's student population of 118 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
118 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
La Veta Junior-senior 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 Veta Junior-senior High School is 0.44, 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
#1163 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
27%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
White
70%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
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)48.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Veta Junior-senior High School's ranking?
La Veta Junior-senior High School is ranked #1163 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of La Veta Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of La Veta Junior-senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend La Veta Junior-senior High School?
118 students attend La Veta Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of La Veta Junior-senior High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of La Veta Junior-senior High School?
La Veta Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does La Veta Junior-senior High School offer ?
La Veta Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is La Veta Junior-senior High School part of?
La Veta Junior-senior High School is part of La Veta School District Re-2.
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