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Enrollment
501
High
DISTRICT 296 · STATE 627
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EAST OTERO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. R1·NCES 080513006484
La Junta Jr/Sr High School
1817 SMITHLAND AVE, LA JUNTA, CO 81050 · (719) 384-4467 · Otero County
GRADES 07–12HIGH33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL501 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
32 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.5:1 · STATE 16.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
72%
362 students
DISTRICT 79% · STATE 50%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 97 | 19% |
| Grade 8 | 83 | 17% |
| Grade 9 | 84 | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 85 | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 86 | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 66 | 13% |
Student demographics
42%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within East Otero School District No. R1. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like La Junta Jr/Sr High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Junta Jr/Sr High School this school | 501 | 72.3% | N/A |
| Alamosa High School ALAMOSA | 568 | 72.9% | N/A |
| South High School PUEBLO | 795 | 73.2% | 13.2% |
| Lamar High School LAMAR | 393 | 68.2% | 17.6% |
| Centennial High School PUEBLO | 801 | 70.4% | 11.1% |
| Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School ROCKY FORD | 271 | 77.5% | 28.1% |
Matched among Colorado high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where La Junta Jr/Sr High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Colorado | In Otero County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 501 | #163 of 409 | #1 of 6 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.9:1 | #84 of 250 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 42.4% | #165 of 250 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 72.3% | #75 of 320 | N/A |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -18.4% | #46 of 139 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
501
+23 (+5%) vs 2020
-12% since 2010-11, when it was 568
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
was 14.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 501 | 31.6 | 15.9:1 | 72% (362) |
| 2023-24 | 504 | 27.6 | 18.3:1 | 74% (374) |
| 2022-23 | 539 | 29.2 | 18.5:1 | 72% (387) |
| 2020-21 | 478 | 32 | 14.9:1 | 71% (337) |
| 2017-18 | 614 | 33.2 | 18.5:1 | 68% (415) |
| 2015-16 | 542 | 29 | 18.7:1 | 70% (380) |
| 2010-11 | 568 | 33 | 17.2:1 | 67% (380) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for La Junta Jr/Sr High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 18% (614 to 501); teachers down 5% (33.2 to 31.6).
About La Junta Jr/Sr High School
Among the schools in LA JUNTA, Colorado, is La Junta Jr/Sr High School, a low-enrollment high school. Classes run from 7 through 12, and the school has 501 students. The average for high schools in Colorado is about 627 students, so this school is 20% smaller than average.
La Junta Jr/Sr High School belongs to East Otero School District No. R1, a district of 4 schools and 1,284 students.
By race and ethnicity, La Junta Jr/Sr High School is 72% Hispanic. The rest of enrollment is 23% White and 2% multiracial. Census estimates put the Hispanic share of Otero County's population at about 42%. La Junta Jr/Sr High School has a diversity index of 42%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Its teaching staff equals 31.6 full-time positions, a ratio of 15.9:1. For comparison, high schools in Colorado average 16.9:1. Free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, a common measure of family income, is 72%. That is close to the 71% average for public schools in Otero County.
Census Bureau estimates for Otero County show that median household income is about $54,037, roughly 18% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. The public schools of Otero County number 15 and enroll about 3,027.
La Junta Intermediate School is the public school closest to La Junta Jr/Sr High School, about 0.7 miles away. La Junta Jr/Sr High School has 3 other public schools within five miles.
The school's locale code, Town: Remote, means it is in a town far from an urbanized area.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment up 5%, from 478 to 501.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Otero County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
18,321
Census ACS
Median income
$54,037
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
3,027 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in East Otero School District No. R1
- La Junta Intermediate SchoolElementary · 397 students
- La Junta Primary SchoolElementary · 296 students
- Tiger Trades AcademyHigh · 90 students
Other schools in LA JUNTA
- La Junta Intermediate SchoolElementary · 397 students
- La Junta Primary SchoolElementary · 296 students
- Tiger Trades AcademyHigh · 90 students
Nearby schools
- La Junta Intermediate School0.7 mi · 397
- Tiger Trades Academy1.2 mi · 90
- La Junta Primary School1.3 mi · 296
- Swink Junior-Senior High School5.6 mi · 159
- Swink Elementary School5.6 mi · 131
- Cheraw School9.8 mi · 209
Frequently asked questions
About La Junta Jr/Sr High SchoolHow many students attend La Junta Jr/Sr High School?
La Junta Jr/Sr High School enrolls approximately 501 students in grades 07-12.
What age range does La Junta Jr/Sr High School serve?
La Junta Jr/Sr High School serves students from grade 07 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at La Junta Jr/Sr High School?
Approximately 15.9:1 students per teacher at La Junta Jr/Sr High School.
What is the student diversity at La Junta Jr/Sr High School?
Student demographics at La Junta Jr/Sr High School are roughly 23% White, 72% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees La Junta Jr/Sr High School?
La Junta Jr/Sr High School is overseen by East Otero School District No. R1 in Otero County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.