For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 174 students in 81089, CO.
The top ranked public high school in 81089, CO is Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 81089 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 81089, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 81089 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81089, CO Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
355 West Pine Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1610
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1610
Gr: 7-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
81089, Colorado 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Huerfano County Opportunity And Enrichment School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
611 West Seventh St
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1328
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1328
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
201 E Fifth Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-3083
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-3083
Gr: 4-6 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 81089, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 81089, CO include Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in 81089?
1 public high schools are located in 81089.
What is the racial composition of students in 81089?
81089 public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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