Trinidad High School serves 215 students in grades 9-12.
Trinidad High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher 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 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Trinidad High School's student population of 215 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
215 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Trinidad High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Trinidad High School is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1085 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
66%
35%

Black
1%
4%

White
30%
52%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
70-79%
81%

Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
30%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1085 out of 1,734 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Trinidad High School?
The graduation rate of Trinidad High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Trinidad High School?
215 students attend Trinidad High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Trinidad High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 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 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
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?
Trinidad High School is part of Trinidad School District 1 In The County Of Las Animas And.
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