Serving 450 students in grades 9-12, Pagosa Springs 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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: 450 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20% in CO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Pagosa Springs 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 Pagosa Springs High School is 0.58, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pagosa Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Pagosa Springs High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Pagosa Springs High School?
450 students attend Pagosa Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Pagosa Springs High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pagosa Springs High School?
Pagosa Springs High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pagosa Springs High School offer ?
Pagosa Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pagosa Springs High School part of?
Pagosa Springs High School has a warm and welcoming culture that meets the needs of all students. They have added some AP classes and they have excellent student supports. They have a Building Trades program that is amazing as well as welding and culinary arts. Their music program, Skills USA, Americana, and Speech and Debate complement their sports programs. The teachers really care and work hard to reach every student. The advisory program builds little families of students into color teams that compete against each other like at Hogwarts. My two teenagers like going to PSHS and I feel good about our relationship with the school and the education they are receiving.
- Posted by Parent - Renee
13/23/2019
This school has been beyond disappointing, some of the teachers have been great, the administrators, not so much. If you have a serious problem, you get put on hold or they never return your phone calls. There is quite an epidemic with bullying, that does not get fully addressed. The lack of concern for your child`s wellbeing is horrible!
- Posted by Parent - Brady
210/11/2010
Administration is the worst, lack of communication from teacher to parent. VERY close minded, no concern for the students well being....they do not follow their mission statement.
- Posted by Parent - leila
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 450 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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