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Las Animas High School

Q: Is Las Animas High School a good school?

Las Animas High School ranks 195 th of 328 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

195^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 328 Colorado High Schools

Better than 41% of Colorado high schools

Summary

Las Animas High School is a public high school serving 126 students in grades 9-12 in Las Animas, Colorado, which is part of the Las Animas School District No. Re-1. The school has faced several key challenges, including fluctuating graduation rates, high dropout rates, and significant chronic absenteeism, all of which are higher than state averages.

Academically, Las Animas High School's test scores are generally lower than the state and district averages across various assessments, suggesting a need to improve academic performance. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Interestingly, nearby schools like La Junta Junior/Senior High School and Tiger Trades Academy have similar challenges, suggesting these issues may be more systemic within the region.

One potential bright spot is the variable student-teacher ratio at Las Animas High School, which has fluctuated between 9.6 and 15.6 in recent years, generally lower than the nearby schools. This could be an opportunity to provide more personalized attention and support to students. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 191 out of 292 Colorado high schools in 2014-2015 to 195 out of 328 in 2024-2025, indicating a concerning trend in the school's performance relative to others in the state.

132

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,735

Per pupil spending ?

81.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

300 Grove Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054-1026

(719) 456-0211

District: Las Animas School District No. Re-1

Feeder schools for Las Animas High School:

Elementary:	Las Animas Elementary School
Middle:	Las Animas Junior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.5%

Hispanic:

47.7%

Two or more races:

2.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 28th percentile in 2010 → 41st in 2025

Strengths

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Colorado average (83%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2010

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Colorado average (44% vs 49% meeting standards)

!Reading and Writing scores 11 pts below the Colorado average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg37%

Colorado avg49%

195^th of 328

Colorado public high schools ?

Bottom 41%▲ up 6 pts since 2015

From bottom 35% (2015) to bottom 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Las Animas School District No. Re-1

83^rd of 115Las Animas School District No. Re-1 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	40.2	195 of 328	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.1	208 of 349	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.1	280 of 411	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	32.3	246 of 388	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	32.3	191 of 292	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	35.0	251 of 369	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	28.3	251 of 349	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	36.3	226 of 334	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	43.8	207 of 337	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	29.8	237 of 327	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	36.6	210 of 310	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	35.3	208 of 301	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	31.3	219 of 298	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	39.0	193 of 286	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2005	37.5	193 of 280	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2004	17.9	239 of 279	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Colorado (2024-2025) ?

Reading and Writing53%-11 vs state

Science31%+6 vs state

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Schools Near Las Animas High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2025)	CMAS Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Las Animas High School	Public	9-12	300 Grove Avenue	Las Animas	81054	Bent County	Las Animas School District No. Re-1	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 456-0211	132	10	12.9	81.1%	64 (48.5%)	2 (1.5%)	63 (47.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	40.2	195^th of 328 public high schools	40.5%		37.1	208^th of 349 public high schools	40.4%	13	53.0	30.8	$10,735
Tiger Trades Academy	Public	5-12	1401 East 6th Stree	La Junta	81050	Otero County	East Otero School District No. R1	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 363-1504	90	6	15.0	90.0%	23 (25.6%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (72.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)								(n/a)			$15,524
La Junta Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1817 Smithland Ave	La Junta	81050	Otero County	East Otero School District No. R1	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 384-4467	501	32	15.8	72.3%	116 (23.2%)	4 (0.8%)	362 (72.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	12 (2.4%)								(n/a)			$16,078

Frequently Asked Questions about Las Animas High School

What is the racial makeup of Las Animas High School?

Students at Las Animas High School are 48% White, 48% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is Las Animas High School in?

Las Animas School District No. Re-1

Is Las Animas High School a good school?

Las Animas High School ranks 195^th of 328 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Las Animas High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 132 students attended Las Animas High School.

What schools feed into Las Animas High School?

Las Animas High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Las Animas Elementary School
Middle : Las Animas Junior High School

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