Serving 164 students in grades 7-12, Sanford Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sanford Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Sanford Junior/senior High School's student population of 164 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sanford 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 Sanford Junior/senior High School is 0.44, 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
#952 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
32%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
68%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanford Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Sanford Junior/senior High School is ranked #952 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sanford Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Sanford Junior/senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Sanford Junior/senior High School?
164 students attend Sanford Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Sanford Junior/senior High School students are White, and 32% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sanford Junior/senior High School?
Sanford Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sanford Junior/senior High School offer ?
Sanford Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Sanford Junior/senior High School part of?
Sanford Junior/senior High School is part of Sanford School District No. 6 In The County Of Conejos And.
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