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How has Pagosa Springs High School changed in the last five years, for better or worse?
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Enrollment
435
High
DISTRICT 241 · STATE 627
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ARCHULETA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50 JT·NCES 080219000039
Pagosa Springs High School
800 SOUTH 8TH STREET, PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO 81147 · (970) 264-2231 · Archuleta County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL435 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
14.3:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.0:1 · STATE 16.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
50%
217 students
DISTRICT 61% · 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 9 | 133 | 31% |
| Grade 10 | 120 | 28% |
| Grade 11 | 99 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 83 | 19% |
Student demographics
59%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 57% · 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
Schools most like Pagosa Springs High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pagosa Springs High School this school | 435 | 49.9% | N/A |
| Platte Valley High School KERSEY | 331 | 49.8% | 32.8% |
| Power Technical COLORADO SPRINGS | 405 | 46.4% | 28.9% |
| Sterling High School STERLING | 421 | 43.7% | N/A |
| Moffat County High School CRAIG | 481 | 44.9% | 20.9% |
| Delta High School DELTA | 626 | 51.9% | 21.6% |
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 Pagosa Springs High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 435 | #173 of 409 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.3:1 | #54 of 250 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.3% | #42 of 250 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 49.9% | #149 of 320 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -3.3% | #124 of 139 |
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
435
0 (0%) vs 2020
+53% since 1990-91, when it was 285
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
was 15.0:1
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 | 435 | 30.4 | 14.3:1 | 50% (217) |
| 2023-24 | 450 | 30.9 | 14.5:1 | 54% (242) |
| 2022-23 | 475 | 30.3 | 15.7:1 | 42% (201) |
| 2020-21 | 435 | 29 | 15.0:1 | 35% (151) |
| 2017-18 | 450 | 26.1 | 17.3:1 | 45% (202) |
| 2015-16 | 363 | 26 | 14.0:1 | 42% (151) |
| 2010-11 | 474 | 26 | 18.2:1 | 44% (209) |
| 2000-01 | 508 | 25 | 20.3:1 | 28% (143) |
| 1990-91 | 285 | 17 | 16.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Pagosa Springs High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 3% (450 to 435); teachers up 17% (26.1 to 30.4).
About Pagosa Springs High School
Pagosa Springs High School is a low-enrollment high school in Colorado, with an address in PAGOSA SPRINGS. Students in grades 9 through 12 attend the school, which enrolls 435 students. The average among high schools in Colorado is roughly 627 students; this school is 31% smaller than that.
The district for Pagosa Springs High School is Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt, with 5 schools and 1,588 students.
By race and ethnicity, Pagosa Springs High School is 54% White. After that, the student body is 33% Hispanic, 6% Native American, and 5% multiracial. Census figures show Archuleta County is about 80% White. Pagosa Springs High School has a diversity index of 59%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The school reports 30.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to about 14.3 students per teacher. The 16.9:1 average for high schools in Colorado is higher than this school's figure. The free or reduced-price lunch share, often used to gauge student poverty, is 50%.
Census Bureau estimates for Archuleta County show that median household income is about $83,065, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 41% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 5%. Pagosa Springs High School is one of 5 public schools in Archuleta County, which together enroll about 1,588 students.
Nearby, San Juan Mountain School is less than a tenth of a mile away. Other public schools within five miles number 4.
For locale, NCES codes Pagosa Springs High School as Rural: Fringe.
Over 4 years, enrollment stayed close to where it was, going from 435 to 435.
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.
Archuleta County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
13,900
Census ACS
Median income
$83,065
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
41%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
1,588 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt
- Pagosa Springs Elementary SchoolElementary · 511 students
- Pagosa Springs Middle SchoolMiddle · 484 students
- Pagosa Peak Open SchoolElementary · 111 students
- San Juan Mountain SchoolHigh · 47 students
Other schools in PAGOSA SPRINGS
- Pagosa Springs Elementary SchoolElementary · 511 students
- Pagosa Springs Middle SchoolMiddle · 484 students
- Pagosa Peak Open SchoolElementary · 111 students
- San Juan Mountain SchoolHigh · 47 students
Nearby schools
- San Juan Mountain School0.0 mi · 47
- Pagosa Springs Elementary School0.7 mi · 511
- Pagosa Springs Middle School1.0 mi · 484
- Pagosa Peak Open School2.5 mi · 111
- DULCE MIDDLE21.7 mi · 130
- DULCE HIGH21.9 mi · 160
Frequently asked questions
About Pagosa Springs High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Pagosa Springs High School?
Pagosa Springs High School enrolls approximately 435 students in grades 09-12.
Is Pagosa Springs High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Pagosa Springs High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pagosa Springs High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Pagosa Springs High School is approximately 14.3:1 (30 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Pagosa Springs High School?
At Pagosa Springs High School, the student body is approximately 54% White, 33% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Pagosa Springs High School?
Pagosa Springs High School is overseen by Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt in Archuleta County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.