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Aguilar Junior-senior High School

420 North Balsam
Aguilar, CO 81020
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 45 students in grades 6-12, Aguilar 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 45 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Aguilar Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Aguilar Junior-senior High School's student population of 45 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Motto
WE EXIST TO KEEP THE STUDENTS SAFE, TO HELP THEM SUCCEED, ​AND REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

School Rankings

Aguilar Junior-senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aguilar Junior-senior High School is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1245 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
33%
21-39%
45%
(20-21)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
49%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
47%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aguilar Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Aguilar Junior-senior High School is ranked #1245 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Aguilar Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Aguilar Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Branson School, Branson School Online by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aguilar Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Aguilar Junior-senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Aguilar Junior-senior High School?
45 students attend Aguilar Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Aguilar Junior-senior High School students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aguilar Junior-senior High School?
Aguilar Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Aguilar Junior-senior High School offer ?
Aguilar Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Aguilar Junior-senior High School part of?
Aguilar Junior-senior High School is part of Aguilar Reorganized School District No. 6.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 45 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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