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#698 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 38% in state
Tiger Trades Academy
High School · East Otero School District No. R1 · La Junta, CO
An East Otero School District No. R1 high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1401 EAST 6TH STREET, La Junta, CO 81050
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2021)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tiger Trades Academy score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2020-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 5 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Tiger Trades Academy 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 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,519/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Junta), 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
$60,072
Median home value
$181,500
Median rent
$764/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81050; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Junta Jr/sr High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 7–12 | 1.2 mi | 504 | 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.
East Otero School District No. R1
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,582NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tiger Trades Academy is listed in East Otero School District No. R1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tiger Trades Academy
Tiger Trades Academy is a public high school in La Junta, CO, part of East Otero School District No. R1, serving approximately 124 students in grades 5th-12th with a 31:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #698 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tiger Trades Academy
What grades does Tiger Trades Academy serve?
Tiger Trades Academy serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Tiger Trades Academy?
Tiger Trades Academy has an enrollment of approximately 124 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tiger Trades Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tiger Trades Academy is 31:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tiger Trades Academy rank in CO?
Tiger Trades Academy ranks #698 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Tiger Trades Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Tiger Trades Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Tiger Trades Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tiger Trades Academy has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Is Tiger Trades Academy a charter school?
No, Tiger Trades Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tiger Trades Academy a Title I school?
No, Tiger Trades Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tiger Trades Academy?
90.3% of students at Tiger Trades Academy 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
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 124
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Otero County
- Phone
- (719) 363-1504
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 81050)
- 9,774
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 81050; 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, 2020-2022, multi-year average, 2020-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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