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Walsenburg Junior Senior High School

Summary:

Walsenburg Junior Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Walsenburg, Colorado, with a total enrollment of 171 students. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Colorado high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Walsenburg Junior Senior High School has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (56.14%) compared to the state average of Colorado (around 30%), and a lower percentage of White students (38.01%) than the state average. In comparison, the nearby Aguilar Junior-Senior High School has a more balanced racial makeup. Academically, Walsenburg's proficiency rates in CMAS and SAT/PSAT assessments are significantly lower than state averages across all subjects and grade levels, while the La Veta Junior-Senior High School outperforms the state in certain areas. Additionally, Walsenburg has a very high percentage of students (80.7%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher concentration of economically disadvantaged students compared to nearby schools.

Despite these challenges, Walsenburg Junior Senior High School has seen a decrease in its student-teacher ratio from 25.8 in 2020-2021 to 13 in 2022-2023, a positive trend that may lead to more personalized attention and support for students. With targeted interventions, resource allocation, and collaboration with the community, the school may be able to improve its academic performance and provide a better educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 355 West Pine Street
       Walsenburg, CO  81089-2448

(719) 738-1610

District: Huerfano School District Re-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
314th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,433 Help


Feeder schools for Walsenburg Junior Senior High School:

Elementary:    Peakview School

Student/teacher ratio:  31.1 Help
Number of students:  174

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
58.6%
White:
34.5%
African American:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Walsenburg Junior Senior High School ranks worse than 90% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.35. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Walsenburg Junior Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58.6%), White (34.5%), African American (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walsenburg Junior Senior High School is 31.1. (See more...)
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Compare Walsenburg Junior Senior High School employs 5.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walsenburg Junior Senior High School is $19,433.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Walsenburg Junior Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Walsenburg Junior Senior High School 314th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Walsenburg Junior Senior High School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Walsenburg Junior Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 45.24 162nd 279 41.9%
2005 38.75 186th 280 33.6%
2006 38.51 195th 286 31.8%
2007 50.47 164th 298 45.0%
2008 27.28 229th 301 23.9%
2009 25.37 246th 310 20.6%
2010 20.15 268th 327 18.0%
2011 29.56 247th 337 26.7%
2012 31.76 236th 334 29.3%
2013 36.51 241st 349 30.9%
2014 41.70 228th 369 38.2%
2018 21.33 294th 388 24.2%
2019 17.83 324th 411 21.2%
2023 9.22 319th 349 8.6%
2024 10.35 314th 349 10.0%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Walsenburg Junior Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 120 1 3 148 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1989 119 2 4 147 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1990 122 2 2 136 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1991 93 2 2 143 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1992 83 2 1 145 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1993 87 1 0 133 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1994 91 0 0 155 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1995 98 2 0 142 3 n/a n/a 0 245
1996 98 2 0 142 3 n/a n/a 0 245
1997 100 2 3 161 2 n/a n/a 0 268
1998 104 1 2 132 1 n/a n/a 0 240
1999 104 0 2 130 1 n/a n/a 0 237
2000 77 2 1 124 1 n/a n/a 0 205
2001 79 1 1 127 5 n/a n/a 0 213
2002 114 1 0 130 5 n/a n/a 0 250
2003 114 1 0 130 5 n/a n/a 0 250
2004 95 0 0 131 3 n/a n/a 0 229
2005 117 2 0 178 3 n/a n/a 0 300
2006 116 6 2 204 2 n/a n/a 0 330
2007 90 3 3 163 3 n/a n/a 0 262
2008 86 3 1 169 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2009 69 2 0 134 1 n/a n/a 0 206
2010 59 1 1 138 3 n/a n/a 0 202
2011 49 1 0 91 4 0 1 0 146
2012 39 1 1 79 10 0 0 0 130
2013 39 0 0 77 0 0 0 0 116
2014 44 1 1 70 4 1 0 0 121
2015 42 1 1 74 8 2 0 0 128
2016 46 2 0 91 3 1 1 0 144
2017 54 1 0 82 7 1 2 0 147
2018 57 3 0 94 4 0 2 0 160
2019 54 1 0 91 6 0 1 0 153
2020 47 1 0 91 5 0 1 0 145
2021 47 2 0 85 1 0 2 0 137
2022 40 2 0 78 2 0 1 0 123
2023 65 3 4 96 2 1 0 0 171
2024 60 6 3 102 2 1 0 0 174

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 Walsenburg Junior Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 272 19.3 14.0 n/a
1989 272 18.6 14.6 43.4
1990 262 17.0 15.4 41.2
1991 240 16.0 15.0 37.1
1992 231 15.0 15.4 34.6
1993 221 14.3 15.5 40.7
1994 246 15.3 16.1 39
1995 245 17.0 14.4 35.5
1996 245 17.0 14.4 35.5
1997 268 14.0 19.1 38.8
1998 240 13.9 17.3 41.7
1999 237 15.0 15.8 40.1
2000 205 16.7 12.3 48.8
2001 213 16.3 13.1 44.6
2002 250 13.5 18.5 34
2003 250 13.5 18.5 34
2004 229 13.6 16.8 46.3
2005 300 19.2 15.6 48.3
2006 330 19.5 16.9 46.1
2007 262 18.0 14.6 53.4
2008 259 15.6 16.6 56
2009 206 15.5 13.3 62.6
2010 202 11.8 17.0 65.8
2011 146 8.4 17.2 71.2
2012 130 8.5 15.2 69.2
2013 116 8.5 13.6 70.7
2014 121 8.8 13.7 72.7
2015 128 8.0 16.0 75.8
2016 144 8.0 18.0 68.8
2017 147 7.9 18.5 66.7
2018 160 9.9 16.0 68.8
2019 153 5.2 29.2 72.5
2020 145 5.2 27.7 68.3
2021 137 5.2 25.8 70.8
2022 123 5.5 22.0 77.2
2023 171 13.0 13.0 80.7
2024 174 5.5 31.1 84.5

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 Walsenburg Junior Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 272 19.3 14.0 n/a
1989 272 18.6 14.6 43.4
1990 262 17.0 15.4 41.2
1991 240 16.0 15.0 37.1
1992 231 15.0 15.4 34.6
1993 221 14.3 15.5 40.7
1994 246 15.3 16.1 39
1995 245 17.0 14.4 35.5
1996 245 17.0 14.4 35.5
1997 268 14.0 19.1 38.8
1998 240 13.9 17.3 41.7
1999 237 15.0 15.8 40.1
2000 205 16.7 12.3 48.8
2001 213 16.3 13.1 44.6
2002 250 13.5 18.5 34
2003 250 13.5 18.5 34
2004 229 13.6 16.8 46.3
2005 300 19.2 15.6 48.3
2006 330 19.5 16.9 46.1
2007 262 18.0 14.6 53.4
2008 259 15.6 16.6 56
2009 206 15.5 13.3 62.6
2010 202 11.8 17.0 65.8
2011 146 8.4 17.2 71.2
2012 130 8.5 15.2 69.2
2013 116 8.5 13.6 70.7
2014 121 8.8 13.7 72.7
2015 128 8.0 16.0 75.8
2016 144 8.0 18.0 68.8
2017 147 7.9 18.5 66.7
2018 160 9.9 16.0 68.8
2019 153 5.2 29.2 72.5
2020 145 5.2 27.7 68.3
2021 137 5.2 25.8 70.8
2022 123 5.5 22.0 77.2
2023 171 13.0 13.0 80.7
2024 174 5.5 31.1 84.5

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 Walsenburg Junior Senior High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,361
2020 $15,368
2021 $16,293
2022 $22,587
2023 $19,433

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walsenburg 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 324th of 411 High schoolsRanks 319th of 349 High schools
 12.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students153171
 11.8%
African American13
 200%
American Indian62
 66.7%
Asian04
Hispanic9196
 5.5%
Pacific Islander01
White5465
 20.4%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.5%80.7%
 8.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Walsenburg Junior Senior High School

Students at Walsenburg Junior Senior High School are 59% Hispanic, 34% White, 3% African American, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 174 students attended Walsenburg Junior Senior High School.

Walsenburg Junior Senior High School ranks in the bottom 10.0% of Colorado high schools.

Walsenburg Junior Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Peakview School


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