For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 337 students in La Jara, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in La Jara, CO are North Conejos Alternative Program and Centauri High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Jara, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in La Jara have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public high schools.
La Jara, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Centauri High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in La Jara, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Conejos Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
635 Main Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Rank: #22.
Centauri High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17889 Us Hwy 285
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5178
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5178
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
La Jara, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
La Jara Second Chance School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
104 Spruce Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-4220
Grades: K-12
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in La Jara, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in La Jara, CO include North Conejos Alternative Program and Centauri High School.
How many public high schools are located in La Jara?
2 public high schools are located in La Jara.
What is the racial composition of students in La Jara?
La Jara public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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