Trinidad High School is a public high school located in Trinidad, Colorado.
Serving 204 students in grades 9-12, Trinidad 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 ≤10% (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 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Trinidad High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Trinidad school district, covering approximately 246.5 square miles in Trinidad, CO. The typical drive to the school is 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 18.4 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Trinidad High School's student population of 204 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1882
School Rankings
Trinidad 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 Trinidad High School is 0.45, 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
#1359 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
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)11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trinidad High School's ranking?
Trinidad High School is ranked #1359 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Trinidad High School often compared to?
Trinidad High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hoehne Schools, Branson School by visitors of our site.
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 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Trinidad High School?
The graduation rate of Trinidad High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Trinidad High School?
204 students attend Trinidad High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Trinidad High School students are Hispanic, 26% 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 Trinidad High School?
Trinidad High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Trinidad High School offer ?
Trinidad High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Trinidad High School part of?
Trinidad High School is part of Trinidad School District 1 In The County Of Las Animas And.
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