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La Jara Second Chance School (Closed 2015)

104 Spruce Street
La Jara, CO 81140
Serving 55 students in grades Kindergarten-12, La Jara Second Chance 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
55 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
(13-14)
≤10%
57%
(13-14)
20-29%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
69%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
31%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
(13-14)
40-59%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of La Jara Second Chance School?
The graduation rate of La Jara Second Chance School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 77%.
How many students attend La Jara Second Chance School?
55 students attend La Jara Second Chance School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of La Jara Second Chance School students are Hispanic, and 31% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of La Jara Second Chance School?
La Jara Second Chance School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does La Jara Second Chance School offer ?
La Jara Second Chance School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is La Jara Second Chance School part of?
La Jara Second Chance School is part of North Conejos School District No. Re1j.

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