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#1312 of 1,815 schools in CO
Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School
High School · Huerfano School District Re-1 · Walsenburg, CO
A Huerfano School District Re-1 high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
355 WEST PINE STREET, Walsenburg, CO 81089
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 15% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* 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
84.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walsenburg Jr. Sr. 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,833
Median home value
$180,800
Median rent
$728/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
20.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81089; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Huerfano School District Re-1
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,798NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School is listed in Huerfano School District Re-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School
Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School is a public high school in Walsenburg, CO, part of Huerfano School District Re-1, serving approximately 174 students in grades 7th-12th with a 34.8:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,312 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School
What grades does Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School serve?
Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School?
Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School is 34.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School rank in CO?
Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School ranks #1,312 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School a charter school?
No, Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School a Title I school?
No, Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School?
84.5% of students at Walsenburg Jr. Sr. 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 174
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 34.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Huerfano County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 81.6%
- Phone
- (719) 738-1610
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 81089)
- 4,810
- Area median age
- 48.9
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 81089; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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