C
Below Average
54/100

La Junta Jr/Sr High School

📚 07 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1817 SMITHLAND AVE, La Junta, CO 81050
Overall
C
54/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 28% · Math 12% proficient · 23rd percentile in Colorado
Graduation
B
87% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Colorado schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

54
Repit Score
out of 100
504
Students
enrolled
18.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%23/100reading 23rd percentile, math 22nd percentile among Colorado high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%64/10087% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 72% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Colorado schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −8 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Colorado. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency28% (−18 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency12% (−21 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate87% (+10 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Colorado state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White37%22%reading -29 pts, math -25 pts19th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%8%reading -12 pts, math -11 pts18th percentile (list)
Low-income22%8%reading -10 pts, math -10 pts19th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1817 SMITHLAND AVE
City La Junta
ZIP Code 81050
District 0805130
NCES School ID 080513006484
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 81050

Understanding the community around La Junta Jr/Sr High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $52,195
Per Capita Income $28,417
Poverty Rate 16.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%
High School or Higher 84.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $150,900
Median Rent $749
Owner-Occupied 69.1%
Renter-Occupied 30.9%
View full data for ZIP 81050 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for La Junta Jr/Sr High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.6%
Female 52.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 71.2%
White 23.6%
Two or More Races 2.6%
Black 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 0.8%
Pacific Islander 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 504
Teachers (FTE) 27.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for La Junta Jr/Sr High School?
La Junta Jr/Sr High School has a Repit School Score of 54 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend La Junta Jr/Sr High School?
La Junta Jr/Sr High School has 504 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1.
What grades does La Junta Jr/Sr High School serve?
La Junta Jr/Sr High School serves grades 07 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does La Junta Jr/Sr High School receive per student?
La Junta Jr/Sr High School receives $16,242 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around La Junta Jr/Sr High School in 81050 ▼
Avg Home Value
$148,982
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
-4.1%
% Renters
30.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026