Very Good
#510 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 28% in state
Las Animas High School
High School · Las Animas School District No. Re-1 · Las Animas, CO
A Las Animas School District No. Re-1 high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 GROVE AVENUE, Las Animas, CO 81054
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2021)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Las Animas High School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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
77%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Las 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,865/100K
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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
$46,964
Median home value
$124,200
Median rent
$860/mo
College educated
12.4%
Homeownership
62%
Poverty rate
34.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81054; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Las Animas Online SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–12 | Not available | 512 | 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.
Las Animas School District No. Re-1
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,215NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Las Animas High School is listed in Las Animas School District No. Re-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Las Animas High School
Las Animas High School is a public high school in Las Animas, CO, part of Las Animas School District No. Re-1, serving approximately 126 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #510 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Las Animas High School
What grades does Las Animas High School serve?
Las Animas High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Las Animas High School?
Las Animas High School has an enrollment of approximately 126 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Animas High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Animas High School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Las Animas High School rank in CO?
Las Animas High School ranks #510 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Las Animas High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Las Animas High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Las Animas High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Las Animas High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Las Animas High School a charter school?
No, Las Animas High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Las Animas High School a Title I school?
No, Las Animas High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Las Animas High School?
77.0% of students at Las 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
- 126
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Bent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (719) 456-0211
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 81054)
- 4,760
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 81054; 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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