Alamosa Open School serves 44 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 44:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
44 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)21-39%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-79%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
44:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
80%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
20%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)30-39%
75%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% CO state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alamosa Open School?
The graduation rate of Alamosa Open School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 75%.
How many students attend Alamosa Open School?
44 students attend Alamosa Open School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Alamosa Open School students are Hispanic, and 20% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alamosa Open School?
Alamosa Open School has a student ration of 44:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Alamosa Open School offer ?
Alamosa Open School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Alamosa Open School part of?
Alamosa Open School is part of Alamosa School District No. Re-11j.
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