For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 628 students in 81050, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 81050, 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.
Public high schools in zipcode 81050 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 81050, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 81050 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 81050, CO Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 5-12
| 124 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 504 students
81050, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1817 Smithland
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4467
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
901 Smithland
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4371
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4371
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Tiger Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1817 Smithland
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4460
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4460
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 81050, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 81050, CO include Tiger Trades Academy and La Junta Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in 81050?
2 public high schools are located in 81050.
What is the racial composition of students in 81050?
81050 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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