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#676 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 37% in state

Trinidad High School

High School · Trinidad School District 1 in the County of Las Animas and · Trinidad, CO

A Trinidad School District 1 in the County of Las Animas and high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

816 WEST STREET, Trinidad, CO 81082

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2021)
  • 74.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate74.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$14,520
Chronic Absenteeism22.9%

Students at Trinidad High School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
12%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
12%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
5%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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

77.1%

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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The neighborhood

Where Trinidad 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,804/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Trinidad), 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

$54,788

Median home value

$219,400

Median rent

$915/mo

College educated

16.6%

Homeownership

68.3%

Poverty rate

16.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81082; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 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 a 5-mile search

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Trinidad School District 1 in the County of Las Animas and

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$14,520NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Trinidad High School is listed in Trinidad School District 1 in the county of Las Animas and; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Trinidad High School

Trinidad High School is a public high school in Trinidad, CO, part of Trinidad School District 1 in the County of Las Animas and, serving approximately 210 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #676 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Trinidad High School

What grades does Trinidad High School serve?

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

How many students attend Trinidad High School?

Trinidad High School has an enrollment of approximately 210 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Trinidad High School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Trinidad High School rank in CO?

Trinidad High School ranks #676 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Trinidad High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Trinidad High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Trinidad High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Trinidad High School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Trinidad High School a charter school?

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

Is Trinidad High School a Title I school?

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

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

77.1% of students at Trinidad 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
210
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Las Animas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.9%
4-Year Graduation
74.5%
Area population (ZIP 81082)
11,750
Area average commute
18.4 min
Area median age
44.5
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 81082; 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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