Serving 54 students in grades 6-12, Aguilar 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aguilar Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Aguilar Junior-senior High School's student population of 54 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Aguilar 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 Aguilar Junior-senior High School is 0.52, 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
#1237 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
52%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
46%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
33%
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 Aguilar Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Aguilar Junior-senior High School is ranked #1237 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Aguilar Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Aguilar Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Branson School, Branson School Online by visitors of our site.
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 Aguilar Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Aguilar Junior-senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Aguilar Junior-senior High School?
54 students attend Aguilar Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Aguilar Junior-senior High School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aguilar Junior-senior High School?
Aguilar Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Aguilar Junior-senior High School offer ?
Aguilar Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Aguilar Junior-senior High School part of?
Aguilar Junior-senior High School is part of Aguilar Reorganized School District No. 6.
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