Serving 100 students in grades 6-12, La Veta Junior-senior 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Veta Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
La Veta Junior-senior High School's student population of 100 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
La Veta 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 La Veta Junior-senior High School is 0.30, 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
#1277 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
82%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Veta Junior-senior High School's ranking?
La Veta Junior-senior High School is ranked #1277 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of La Veta Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of La Veta Junior-senior High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend La Veta Junior-senior High School?
100 students attend La Veta Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of La Veta Junior-senior High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Veta Junior-senior High School?
La Veta Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does La Veta Junior-senior High School offer ?
La Veta Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is La Veta Junior-senior High School part of?
La Veta Junior-senior High School is part of La Veta School District Re-2.
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