Serving 158 students in grades 7-12, Haxtun Jr/sr 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Haxtun Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Haxtun Jr/sr High School's student population of 158 students has grown by 77% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Haxtun Jr/sr 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 Haxtun Jr/sr High School is 0.17, 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
#977 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
35%
Black
2%
5%
White
91%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Haxtun Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Haxtun Jr/sr High School is ranked #977 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 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Haxtun Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Haxtun Jr/sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Haxtun Jr/sr High School?
158 students attend Haxtun Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Haxtun Jr/sr High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Haxtun Jr/sr High School?
Haxtun Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Haxtun Jr/sr High School offer ?
Haxtun Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Haxtun Jr/sr High School part of?
Haxtun Jr/sr High School is part of Haxtun School District No. Re-2j.
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