Serving 126 students in grades 9-12, Las Animas High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 126 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Las Animas High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Las Animas High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Las Animas High School is ranked #1237 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Las Animas High School?
The graduation rate of Las Animas High School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Las Animas High School?
126 students attend Las Animas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Las Animas High School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Las Animas High School?
Las Animas High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Las Animas High School offer ?
Las Animas High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Las Animas High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 126 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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