For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 242 students in Huerfano County, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Huerfano County, CO are John Mall High School and La Veta Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Huerfano County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Huerfano County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Huerfano County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Colorado average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is John Mall High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Huerfano County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Mall High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
355 West Pine Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1610
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1610
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
La Veta Junior-senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
126 East Garland
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3662
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3662
Grades: 6-12
| 119 students
Huerfano County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Huerfano County Opportunity And Enrichment School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
611 West Seventh St
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1328
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1328
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
201 E Fifth Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-3083
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-3083
Grades: 4-6
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Huerfano County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Huerfano County, CO include John Mall High School and La Veta Junior-senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Huerfano County, CO?
2 public high schools are located in Huerfano County, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Huerfano County, CO?
Huerfano County, CO public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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