Serving 450 students in grades 9-12, Pagosa Springs 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pagosa Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Pagosa Springs High School's student population of 450 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pagosa Springs 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 Pagosa Springs High School is 0.58, 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
#908 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
38%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
53%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pagosa Springs High School's ranking?
Pagosa Springs High School is ranked #908 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Pagosa Springs High School often compared to?
Pagosa Springs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pagosa Springs Elementary School, Dulce High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pagosa Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Pagosa Springs High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Pagosa Springs High School?
450 students attend Pagosa Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Pagosa Springs High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pagosa Springs High School?
Pagosa Springs High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pagosa Springs High School offer ?
Pagosa Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pagosa Springs High School part of?
Pagosa Springs High School is part of Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt.
School Reviews
5 2/27/2021
Pagosa Springs High School has a warm and welcoming culture that meets the needs of all students. They have added some AP classes and they have excellent student supports. They have a Building Trades program that is amazing as well as welding and culinary arts. Their music program, Skills USA, Americana, and Speech and Debate complement their sports programs. The teachers really care and work hard to reach every student. The advisory program builds little families of students into color teams that compete against each other like at Hogwarts. My two teenagers like going to PSHS and I feel good about our relationship with the school and the education they are receiving.
1 3/23/2019
This school has been beyond disappointing, some of the teachers have been great, the administrators, not so much. If you have a serious problem, you get put on hold or they never return your phone calls. There is quite an epidemic with bullying, that does not get fully addressed. The lack of concern for your child`s wellbeing is horrible!
2 10/11/2010
Administration is the worst, lack of communication from teacher to parent. VERY close minded, no concern for the students well being....they do not follow their mission statement.
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