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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HUERFANO SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1·NCES 080708001212

Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School

355 WEST PINE STREET, WALSENBURG, CO 81089 · (719) 738-1610 · Huerfano County
GRADES 07–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL179 STUDENTS
Enrollment
179
High
DISTRICT 147 · STATE 627
Student : Teacher
21.0:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.8:1 · STATE 16.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
88%
158 students
DISTRICT 84% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
30
Grade 8
34
Grade 9
32
Grade 10
31
Grade 11
24
Grade 12
28
Student demographics
White
6335%
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 49%
Hispanic
10860%
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 37%
Black
42%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Two+
21%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Native American
21%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
10358%
Female
7642%

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Test scores

CMAS 2024-25 . % Met or Exceeded Expectations
English Language Arts
14.5%
CO avg 44.9% . -1.1pp since 2023
Source: CMAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
179
+19 (+12%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
21.0:1
was 16.0:1
% White
35%
was 36%
% Hispanic
60%
was 59%
% Black
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School

Located at 355 WEST PINE STREET, in WALSENBURG, Colorado, Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School is a very small 9-12 campus that instructs 179 students (grades 7 through 12), one of the schools within Huerfano School District Re-1. Compared to the state average of about 627 students per school, that is 71% leaner than typical.

Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School is one of 3 schools operated by Huerfano School District Re-1, a district that enrolls 442 students overall.

On the student-mix side, Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School reports that the largest single group is Hispanic, at 60% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school records 35% White, 2% Black. By comparison, Huerfano County as a whole is about 31% Hispanic, so the school skews considerably more Hispanic than its surroundings.

On the income-and-resources front, Staff filings list 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 21.0:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 16.9:1, putting Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School higher than the state norm the norm. Around 88% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the broader community, Huerfano County reports that median household earnings sit near $52,526, about 26% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School is one of 5 public schools in Huerfano County (combined enrollment of about 680 students).

Nearest neighbor: Peakview School, around 0.1 miles off.

Geographically, the school is in a rural area.

Looking at the recent track record. Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School's enrollment has increased 12% since 2018, when it stood at 160 (now 179). The student-to-teacher ratio widened from 16.0:1 in 2018 to 21.0:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Huerfano County at a glance

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Population
6,972
Census ACS
Median income
$52,526
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
680 students

Quick facts

School name
Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School
District
Huerfano School District Re-1
Address
355 WEST PINE STREET, WALSENBURG, CO 81089
Phone
(719) 738-1610
County
Huerfano County
Level
High
Grade range
07–12
Total enrollment
179
Teachers (FTE)
9
Student–teacher ratio
21.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
158 (88%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
080708001212
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Frequently asked questions

About Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School
What is the total enrollment at Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School?
Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School enrolls approximately 179 students in grades 07-12.
What grades does Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School serve?
Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School serves grades 07-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School is approximately 21.0:1 (9 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School?
Student demographics at Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School are roughly 35% White, 60% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School?
Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School is overseen by Huerfano School District Re-1 in Huerfano County.
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