Serving 210 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 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Trinidad High School's student population of 210 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1385 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
72%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
25%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
210 students attend Trinidad High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Trinidad High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 1% 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 12:1, which is lower 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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