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Primero Junior-Senior High School

Q: Is Primero Junior-Senior High School a good school?

Primero Junior-Senior High School ranks 137 th of 328 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-12

137^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 328 Colorado High Schools

Better than 58% of Colorado high schools

Summary

Primero Junior-Senior High School is a public school located in Weston, Colorado, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 119 students. The school is part of the Primero Reorganized School District No. 2, which is ranked 20 out of 115 districts in Colorado and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Primero Junior-Senior High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, ranging from 86th out of 411 Colorado high schools in 2018-2019 to 149th out of 349 in 2022-2023. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, ranging from 1 star out of 5 in 2008-2009 to 4 stars out of 5 in 2018-2019 and 2010-2011. In comparison, the nearby Trinidad High School, which is part of the Trinidad School District 1, has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Colorado high schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Primero Junior-Senior High School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 82.3% to 100% in recent years, while its dropout rate has been low, ranging from 0% to 2.2%. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by CMAS and SAT/PSAT test scores, is generally below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.21% to 58.82% in recent years, which may contribute to the academic performance gaps observed between the school and the state averages.

102

Students ?

11.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,050

Per pupil spending ?

26.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

20200 State Highway 12
Weston, CO 81091-9700

(719) 868-2715

District: Primero Reorganized School District No. 2

Feeder schools for Primero Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:

Primero Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

63.7%

White:

30.4%

Two or more races:

3.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 79th percentile in 2019 → 58th in 2025

Strengths

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Colorado average (82%)

✓Above the Colorado median (58th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Colorado average (32% vs 41% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 79th-percentile peak (2019) to 58th (2025)

!Math scores 16 pts below the Colorado average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school32%

District avg37%

Colorado avg41%

137^th of 328

Colorado public high schools ?

Top 42%▼ down 21 pts since 2019

From top 21% (2019) to top 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

20^th of 115Primero Reorganized School District No. 2 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2023	38.8	263 of 480	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.2	282 of 448	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	52.8	210 of 461	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	34.6	321 of 454	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	22.5	344 of 422	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	12.2	370 of 409	9.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	65.2	125 of 377	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	14.7	319 of 362	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	48.7	200 of 360	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	32.6	254 of 346	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	19.5	287 of 340	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	23.1	271 of 336	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	54.7	137 of 328	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.7	123 of 349	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.7	149 of 349	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	74.9	86 of 411	79.1%	★★★★☆
2011	70.8	96 of 337	71.5%	★★★★☆
2010	63.9	130 of 327	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	23.9	249 of 310	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	40.1	196 of 301	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	27.4	230 of 298	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	22.4	234 of 286	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	39.0	184 of 280	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2004	18.1	237 of 279	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Colorado (2024-2025) ?

Reading and Writing75%+11 vs state

English Language Arts33%-12 vs state

Mathematics25%-7 vs state

Math20%-16 vs state

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Schools Near Primero Junior-Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2025)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2025)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2025)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2025)	SAT Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	CMAS English Language Arts (2025)		CMAS Math (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	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Primero Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	20200 State Highway 12	Weston	81091	Las Animas County	Primero Reorganized School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(719) 868-2715	102	9	11.6	26.5%	31 (30.4%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (63.7%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.9%)	54.7	137^th of 328 public high schools	58.2%		59.7	123^rd of 349 public high schools	64.8%	14	75.0					25.0	41.2	32.7	17.6	20.4		$19,050
Trinidad High School	Public	9-12	816 West Street	Trinidad	81082	Las Animas County	Trinidad School District 1	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 846-2971	204	14	14.1	67.2%	54 (26.5%)	2 (1.0%)	142 (69.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	15.2	285^th of 328 public high schools	13.1%		12.3	308^th of 349 public high schools	11.7%	23	52.0	11.0	42.0	15.0	42.0	8.0					12.0	$00

Frequently Asked Questions about Primero Junior-Senior High School

What schools feed into Primero Junior-Senior High School?

Primero Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Primero Elementary School

Is Primero Junior-Senior High School a good school?

Primero Junior-Senior High School ranks 137^th of 328 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Primero Junior-Senior High School?

Students at Primero Junior-Senior High School are 64% Hispanic, 30% White, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Primero Junior-Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 102 students attended Primero Junior-Senior High School.

What district is Primero Junior-Senior High School in?

Primero Reorganized School District No. 2

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