Enrollment
179
High
DISTRICT 147 · STATE 627
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
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
Student demographics
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
School pathway
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CMAS 2024-25 . % Met or Exceeded ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
14.5%
CO avg 44.9% . -1.1pp since 2023
What this means: On the CMAS, Colorado's statewide test, about 15 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level. The Colorado average is about 45 of 100. Reading and writing scores are down about 1 points since 2023.
Source: CMAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
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
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in Huerfano School District Re-1
- Peakview SchoolElementary · 181 students
- Gardner Valley SchoolElementary · 82 students
Nearby schools
- Peakview School0.1 mi · 181
- La Veta Junior-Senior High School14.8 mi · 118
- La Veta Elementary School14.8 mi · 120
- Aguilar Elementary School17.4 mi · 79
- Aguilar Junior-Senior High School17.4 mi · 48
- Rye High School21.6 mi · 250
Frequently asked questions
About Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High SchoolWhat 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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