For the 2026 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 (2026)
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 Public Schools (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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