Trinidad High School

816 West Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 213 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 32%). 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 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Trinidad High School's student population of 213 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
213 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Trinidad 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 Trinidad High School is 0.44, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1385 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Trinidad High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Trinidad High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Trinidad High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Trinidad High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Trinidad High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Trinidad High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
70%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Trinidad High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Trinidad High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
28%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Trinidad High School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Trinidad High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Trinidad High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Trinidad High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
60-69%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Trinidad High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Trinidad High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Trinidad High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #1385 out of 1,779 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 32% 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 60-69%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Trinidad High School?
213 students attend Trinidad High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Trinidad High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 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 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Trinidad High School offer ?
Trinidad High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Trinidad High School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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