Very Good
#587 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 32% in state
Animas High School
High School · State Charter School Institute · Durango, CO
A State Charter School Institute charter high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 3496, Durango, CO 81302
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2021)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Animas High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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
26.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Animas 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average283/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Connections Academy @ DurangoEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 752 | Compare → |
| Durango Big Picture High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Southwest Colorado EschoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–12 | 1.9 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Durango High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,343 | 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.
State Charter School Institute
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #13 of 39
- District spending per student
- $12,197NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Animas High School is listed in State Charter School Institute; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Animas High School
Animas High School is a public high school in Durango, CO, part of State Charter School Institute, serving approximately 234 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #587 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Animas High School
What grades does Animas High School serve?
Animas High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Animas High School?
Animas High School has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Animas High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Animas High School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Animas High School rank in CO?
Animas High School ranks #587 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Animas High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Animas 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 Animas High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Animas High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Animas High School a charter school?
Yes, Animas High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Animas High School a Title I school?
No, Animas High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Animas High School?
26.1% of students at Animas 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
- 234
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- La Plata County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (970) 247-2474
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
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.
- 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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