For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 628 students in La Junta, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in La Junta, CO are Tiger Trades Academy and La Junta Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Junta, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in La Junta have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
La Junta, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is La Junta Jr/sr High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in La Junta, CO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tiger Trades Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 East 6th Stree
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 363-1504
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 363-1504
Gr: 5-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
La Junta Jr/sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1817 Smithland Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
Gr: 7-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
La Junta, Colorado 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Tiger Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1817 Smithland
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4460
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4460
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in La Junta, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in La Junta, CO include Tiger Trades Academy and La Junta Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in La Junta?
2 public high schools are located in La Junta.
What is the racial composition of students in La Junta?
La Junta public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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