ANTONITO HIGH SCHOOL

ANTONITO HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the South Conejos School District No. Re10 school district, located in ANTONITO, CO with about 56 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 6 teachers, ANTONITO HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

ANTONITO HIGH SCHOOL is a small, rural public school located in the town of Antonito, Colorado, situated in the San Luis Valley near the New Mexico border. As part of the South Conejos School District, the school serves a tight-knit community, often functioning as a central hub for local students and families. Due to its location in a sparsely populated region, the school maintains a modest student body, which typically allows for smaller class sizes and a more personalized educational environment where teachers and staff can foster close relationships with their students.

The school is deeply integrated into the cultural and historical fabric of the San Luis Valley, an area known for its rich Hispanic heritage and agricultural roots. While the school faces the common challenges of rural education—such as limited extracurricular resources and geographic isolation—it places a strong emphasis on community pride and student development. ANTONITO HIGH SCHOOL remains a vital institution for the town, focusing on providing a foundational secondary education that prepares its students for post-secondary opportunities or the local workforce.

For more information, contact ANTONITO HIGH SCHOOL at (719) 376-5468 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.