Is Sanford Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Sanford Junior/Senior High School ranks 128 th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sanford Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 164 students attended Sanford Junior/Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Sanford Junior/Senior High School?

Students at Sanford Junior/Senior High School are 68% White, 32% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Sanford Junior/Senior High School?

Sanford Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Sanford Elementary School

Sanford Junior/Senior High School in Sanford CO

Performance Trends

Compare Details Sanford Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 67% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.59. (See more...)

Compare Details Sanford Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 63.3% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.07. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sanford Junior/Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.7%), Hispanic (31.7%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sanford Junior/Senior High School is 14.1. (See more...)

Compare Sanford Junior/Senior High School employs 11.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sanford Junior/Senior High School is $15,320.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sanford Junior/Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Sanford Junior/Senior High School 160^th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Sanford Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Sanford Junior/Senior High School 128^th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Sanford Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Sanford School District No. 6:

SchoolDigger ranks Sanford School District No. 6 21^st of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sanford Junior/Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	38.49	223^rd	336	33.6%
2005	49.55	185^th	340	45.6%
2006	38.88	232^nd	346	32.9%
2007	58.25	154^th	360	57.2%
2008	64.64	117^th	362	67.7%
2009	63.67	135^th	377	64.2%
2010	39.14	274^th	409	33.0%
2011	49.78	232^nd	422	45.0%
2012	56.65	194^th	425	54.4%
2013	56.78	195^th	454	57.0%
2014	52.29	216^th	461	53.1%
2015	52.82	175^th	436	59.9%
2016	66.64	100^th	400	75.0%
2018	68.51	105^th	418	74.9%
2019	45.87	239^th	458	47.8%
2023	59.05	156^th	480	67.5%
2024	59.59	160^th	485	67.0%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sanford Junior/Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	38.33	177^th	279	36.6%
2005	49.10	145^th	280	48.2%
2006	32.14	215^th	286	24.8%
2007	52.55	156^th	298	47.7%
2008	51.26	159^th	301	47.2%
2009	82.41	41^st	310	86.8%
2010	76.31	68^th	327	79.2%
2011	69.56	106^th	337	68.5%
2012	61.02	137^th	334	59.0%
2013	39.94	224^th	349	35.8%
2014	74.07	86^th	369	76.7%
2015	41.19	146^th	292	50.0%
2016	55.23	72^nd	255	71.8%
2017	63.30	51^st	256	80.1%
2018	71.23	92^nd	388	76.3%
2019	65.16	124^th	411	69.8%
2021	46.66	111^th	210	47.1%
2023	45.16	178^th	349	49.0%
2024	58.07	128^th	349	63.3%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sanford Junior/Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	55	0	0	35	0	n/a	n/a	90
1989	98	0	0	36	0	n/a	n/a	134
1990	58	0	0	23	0	n/a	n/a	81
1991	57	0	0	22	0	n/a	n/a	79
1992	64	0	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	84
1993	76	0	0	22	0	n/a	n/a	98
1994	89	0	0	25	0	n/a	n/a	114
1995	120	0	0	36	0	n/a	n/a	156
1996	120	0	0	36	0	n/a	n/a	156
1997	117	0	0	52	0	n/a	n/a	169
1998	111	0	0	47	0	n/a	n/a	158
1999	131	0	0	43	0	n/a	n/a	174
2000	123	0	0	43	0	n/a	n/a	166
2001	120	0	0	57	0	n/a	n/a	177
2002	124	0	0	64	0	n/a	n/a	188
2003	124	0	0	64	0	n/a	n/a	188
2004	115	0	0	72	0	n/a	n/a	187
2005	100	0	0	61	0	n/a	n/a	161
2006	102	1	0	73	0	n/a	n/a	176
2007	87	2	1	51	0	n/a	n/a	141
2008	105	0	0	37	0	n/a	n/a	142
2009	97	0	0	30	1	n/a	n/a	128
2010	88	0	0	38	0	n/a	n/a	126
2011	96	0	1	39	2	1	1	140
2012	100	0	2	37	0	0	3	142
2013	90	0	0	44	1	0	3	138
2014	114	0	0	57	0	0	2	173
2015	120	0	0	50	2	0	1	173
2016	107	0	0	46	2	0	3	158
2017	113	0	0	46	1	0	3	163
2018	102	0	0	44	1	0	1	148
2019	100	0	0	46	1	0	0	147
2020	99	0	0	33	0	0	1	133
2021	99	0	0	34	0	0	1	134
2022	102	0	0	45	0	0	1	148
2023	105	0	0	48	0	0	1	154
2024	111	0	0	52	0	0	1	164

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sanford Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	90	8.0	11.2	n/a
1989	134	6.6	20.3	97.8
1990	81	7.9	10.2	43.2
1991	79	9.2	8.5	39.2
1992	84	8.3	10.1	48.8
1993	98	8.9	11.0	58.2
1994	114	9.0	12.7	43.9
1995	156	11.0	14.2	41.7
1996	156	11.0	14.2	41.7
1997	169	11.0	15.4	47.9
1998	158	12.0	13.2	50
1999	174	13.0	13.4	50.6
2000	166	12.8	13.0	71.7
2001	177	11.6	15.3	67.2
2002	188	12.8	14.7	61.2
2003	188	12.8	14.7	61.2
2004	187	12.2	15.3	66.3
2005	161	11.7	13.8	61.5
2006	176	11.7	15.0	63.6
2007	141	12.2	11.6	63.8
2008	142	12.2	11.6	59.2
2009	128	11.7	10.9	55.5
2010	126	11.4	10.9	57.1
2011	140	10.5	13.2	57.9
2012	142	11.1	12.7	59.9
2013	138	11.2	12.3	57.2
2014	173	12.0	14.4	48
2015	173	12.0	14.4	55.5
2016	158	12.0	13.1	53.8
2017	163	12.6	12.9	50.9
2018	148	12.2	12.0	48
2019	147	12.1	12.1	54.4
2020	133	11.9	11.0	42.1
2021	134	10.9	12.1	50
2022	148	10.7	13.7	50.7
2023	154	9.9	15.4	42.2
2024	164	11.6	14.1	54.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sanford Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	90	8.0	11.2	n/a
1989	134	6.6	20.3	97.8
1990	81	7.9	10.2	43.2
1991	79	9.2	8.5	39.2
1992	84	8.3	10.1	48.8
1993	98	8.9	11.0	58.2
1994	114	9.0	12.7	43.9
1995	156	11.0	14.2	41.7
1996	156	11.0	14.2	41.7
1997	169	11.0	15.4	47.9
1998	158	12.0	13.2	50
1999	174	13.0	13.4	50.6
2000	166	12.8	13.0	71.7
2001	177	11.6	15.3	67.2
2002	188	12.8	14.7	61.2
2003	188	12.8	14.7	61.2
2004	187	12.2	15.3	66.3
2005	161	11.7	13.8	61.5
2006	176	11.7	15.0	63.6
2007	141	12.2	11.6	63.8
2008	142	12.2	11.6	59.2
2009	128	11.7	10.9	55.5
2010	126	11.4	10.9	57.1
2011	140	10.5	13.2	57.9
2012	142	11.1	12.7	59.9
2013	138	11.2	12.3	57.2
2014	173	12.0	14.4	48
2015	173	12.0	14.4	55.5
2016	158	12.0	13.1	53.8
2017	163	12.6	12.9	50.9
2018	148	12.2	12.0	48
2019	147	12.1	12.1	54.4
2020	133	11.9	11.0	42.1
2021	134	10.9	12.1	50
2022	148	10.7	13.7	50.7
2023	154	9.9	15.4	42.2
2024	164	11.6	14.1	54.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sanford Junior/Senior High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,187
2020	$14,357
2021	$14,617
2022	$15,436
2023	$15,320

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sanford Junior/Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 239^th of 458 Middle schools	Ranks 156^th of 480 Middle schools	19.7%
Ranks 124^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 178^th of 349 High schools	20.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sanford Junior/Senior High School)	35.7	80	44.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sanford School District No. 6)	35.7	80	44.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.5	45	1.5%
8th Grade Science (Sanford Junior/Senior High School)	40.9	36.7	4.2%
8th Grade Science (Sanford School District No. 6)	40.9	36.7	4.2%
8th Grade Science (Colorado)	31.5	31.3	0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sanford Junior/Senior High School)	59.1	34.5	24.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sanford School District No. 6)	59.1	34.5	24.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.9	42.4	4.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sanford Junior/Senior High School)	46	53.1	7.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sanford School District No. 6)	50	44.4	5.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Sanford Junior/Senior High School)	26	12	14%
All Grades Math (Sanford School District No. 6)	36.8	29.4	7.4%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	147	154	4.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	46	48	4.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	100	105	5%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.4%	42.2%	12.2%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	CMAS English Language Arts (2024)			CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Sanford Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	755 Second Street	Sanford	81151	Conejos County	Sanford School District No. 6	No	No	No	No	(719) 274-5167	164	12	14.1	54.9%	111 (67.7%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (31.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	58.1	128^th of 349 public high schools	63.3%		45.2	178^th of 349 public high schools	49.0%	50	82.0	25.0	69.0	34.0	54.0	35.7	66.7	49.0	42.9	50.0	$15,320
Centauri High School	Public	9-12	17889 Us Hwy 285	La Jara	81140	Conejos County	North Conejos School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(719) 274-5178	303	23	12.9	60.1%	156 (51.5%)	2 (0.7%)	141 (46.5%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$12,112
Antonito High School	Public	9-12	620 Pine Street	Antonito	81120	Conejos County	South Conejos School District No. Re10	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 376-5468	51	4	12.3	78.4%	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (98.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	44.0										$21,892
Alamosa Online	Public, Virtual	6-12	209 Victoria Ave	Alamosa	81101	Alamosa County	Alamosa School District No. Re-11J	No	No	Yes	Yes	(719) 589-1600	18	2	11.3		5 (27.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (66.7%)	1 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$43,805
Alamosa Alternative Education School	Public	6-12	209 Victoria Ave	Alamosa	81101	Alamosa County	Alamosa School District No. Re-11J	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(719) 587-7640	43	3	14.0	88.4%	7 (16.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (83.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$4,818
Alamosa High School	Public	9-12	805 Craft Drive	Alamosa	81101	Alamosa County	Alamosa School District No. Re-11J	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 587-6000	570	38	15.1	67.9%	158 (27.7%)	4 (0.7%)	383 (67.2%)	8 (1.4%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.4%)	26.6	249^th of 349 public high schools	28.7%		32.5	225^th of 349 public high schools	35.5%	24			47.0		47.0						$14,354

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