Serving 134 students in grades 7-12, Swink Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swink Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Swink Junior-senior High School's student population of 134 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Swink Junior-senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swink Junior-senior High School is 0.36, 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
#607 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
19%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
78%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swink Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Swink Junior-senior High School is ranked #607 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Swink Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Swink Junior-senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Swink Junior-senior High School?
134 students attend Swink Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Swink Junior-senior High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swink Junior-senior High School?
Swink Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Swink Junior-senior High School offer ?
Swink Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Swink Junior-senior High School part of?
Swink Junior-senior High School is part of Swink School District No. 33 In The County Of Otero And St.
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