Serving 102 students in grades 6-12, Primero 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Primero Junior-Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 501.6 square miles in Weston, CO. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 15 miles to the outer edges of the zone, which extend up to 22.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Primero Junior-senior High School's student population of 102 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
102 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Primero 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 Primero Junior-senior High School is 0.50, 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
#1220 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
64%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
30%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Primero Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Primero Junior-senior High School is ranked #1220 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Primero Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Primero Junior-senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Primero Junior-senior High School?
102 students attend Primero Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Primero Junior-senior High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Primero Junior-senior High School?
Primero Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Primero Junior-senior High School offer ?
Primero Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Primero Junior-senior High School part of?
Primero Junior-senior High School is part of Primero Reorganized School District No. 2.
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