Very Good
#589 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 32% in state
Alamosa High School
High School · Alamosa School District No. Re-11j · Alamosa, CO
An Alamosa School District No. Re-11j high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
805 CRAFT DRIVE, Alamosa, CO 81101
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2021)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Alamosa High School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Alamosa High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,764/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alamosa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,020
Median home value
$216,900
Median rent
$908/mo
College educated
29.2%
Homeownership
55.7%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamosa Alternative Education SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Alamosa OnlineEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 18 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Alamosa School District No. Re-11j
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,387NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alamosa High School is listed in Alamosa School District No. Re-11J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alamosa High School
Alamosa High School is a public high school in Alamosa, CO, part of Alamosa School District No. Re-11j, serving approximately 570 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #589 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alamosa High School
What grades does Alamosa High School serve?
Alamosa High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Alamosa High School?
Alamosa High School has an enrollment of approximately 570 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alamosa High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alamosa High School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alamosa High School rank in CO?
Alamosa High School ranks #589 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Alamosa High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alamosa High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alamosa High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alamosa High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Alamosa High School a charter school?
No, Alamosa High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alamosa High School a Title I school?
No, Alamosa High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alamosa High School?
67.9% of students at Alamosa High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 570
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Alamosa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (719) 587-6000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 81101)
- 15,454
- Area average commute
- 15.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81101; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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