SWINK JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SWINK JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Swink School District No. 33 in the county of Otero and St school district, located in SWINK, CO with about 177 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 12 teachers, SWINK JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

SWINK JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located in the small rural community of Swink, Colorado, serves as the educational hub for students in grades 7 through 12 within the Swink School District 33. As a combined junior-senior high facility, the school emphasizes a close-knit, supportive environment where faculty and staff often provide personalized attention to students, leveraging the benefits of a smaller student body to foster strong relationships and community engagement.

The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of Otero County, typically focusing on a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory coursework or vocational pathways. Like many rural Colorado schools, Swink Junior-Senior High is a focal point for local pride, maintaining a strong emphasis on extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-centered events that help define the student experience in this tight-knit agricultural region.

For more information, contact SWINK JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (719) 384-8103 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

610 COLUMBIA STREET
SWINK, CO 81077
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SWINK JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in SWINK, CO with about 177 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
177
Teachers:
12.77
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 177 students

White
63.8%
Hispanic/Latino
25.4%
Two or more races
4.5%
Asian
3.4%
Black or African American
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
46.3%
Male
53.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.