Serving 18 students in grades 6-12, Agate Junior Senior 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Agate Junior Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Agate Junior Senior High School's student population of 18 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Agate Junior Senior 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 Agate Junior Senior High School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1394 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
44%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
56%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Agate Junior Senior High School's ranking?
Agate Junior Senior High School is ranked #1394 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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Agate Junior Senior High School?
18 students attend Agate Junior Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Agate Junior Senior High School students are White, and 44% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Agate Junior Senior High School?
Agate Junior Senior High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Agate Junior Senior High School offer ?
Agate Junior Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Agate Junior Senior High School part of?
Agate Junior Senior High School is part of Agate School District No. 300.
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