For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 174 students in Walsenburg, CO.
The top ranked public high school in Walsenburg, CO is Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walsenburg, CO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Walsenburg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Walsenburg, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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 Walsenburg, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 West Pine Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1610
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1610
Grades: 7-12
| 174 students
Walsenburg, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Huerfano County Opportunity And Enrichment School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
611 West Seventh St
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1328
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1328
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
201 E Fifth Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-3083
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-3083
Grades: 4-6
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Walsenburg, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Walsenburg, CO include Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Walsenburg?
1 public high schools are located in Walsenburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Walsenburg?
Walsenburg public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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