Tiger Trades Academy

1401 East 6th Stree
La Junta, CO 81050
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Bottom 50%
Serving 114 students in grades 5-12, Tiger Trades Academy 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tiger Trades Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Tiger Trades Academy's student population of 114 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
114 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

Tiger Trades Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tiger Trades Academy is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#1604 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤10%
33%
11-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
68%
35%
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Black
1%
4%
White
28%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
This chart display the diversity score of Tiger Trades Academy and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tiger Trades Academy's ranking?
Tiger Trades Academy is ranked #1604 out of 1,734 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tiger Trades Academy?
The graduation rate of Tiger Trades Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Tiger Trades Academy?
114 students attend Tiger Trades Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Tiger Trades Academy students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tiger Trades Academy?
Tiger Trades Academy has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tiger Trades Academy offer ?
Tiger Trades Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Tiger Trades Academy part of?
Tiger Trades Academy is part of East Otero School District No. R1.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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