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Ignacio High School

High School · Ignacio School District No. 11jt · Ignacio, CO

An Ignacio School District No. 11jt high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 460, Ignacio, CO 81137

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2021)
  • 62.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
College Readiness4.7Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate62%
AP Participation17%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$20,214
Chronic Absenteeism46.1%

Students at Ignacio High School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
12%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

50%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Ignacio 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average283/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,226

Median home value

$309,500

Median rent

$1,073/mo

College educated

21.7%

Homeownership

74.1%

Poverty rate

15.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81137; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
17% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Ignacio School District No. 11jt

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$20,214NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ignacio High School is listed in Ignacio School District No. 11Jt; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ignacio High School

Ignacio High School is a public high school in Ignacio, CO, part of Ignacio School District No. 11jt, serving approximately 206 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,337 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ignacio High School

What grades does Ignacio High School serve?

Ignacio High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Ignacio High School?

Ignacio High School has an enrollment of approximately 206 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ignacio High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ignacio High School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ignacio High School rank in CO?

Ignacio High School ranks #1,337 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Ignacio High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ignacio High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Ignacio High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ignacio High School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Ignacio High School a charter school?

No, Ignacio High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ignacio High School a Title I school?

No, Ignacio High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ignacio High School?

50.0% of students at Ignacio 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
206
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
La Plata County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.1%
4-Year Graduation
62.0%
Area population (ZIP 81137)
5,662
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
44.2
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 81137; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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