TRINIDAD HIGH SCHOOL

TRINIDAD HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Trinidad School District 1 in the county of Las Animas and school district, located in TRINIDAD, CO with about 270 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 14 teachers, TRINIDAD HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

TRINIDAD HIGH SCHOOL, located at 816 West Street in Trinidad, Colorado, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community within the Trinidad School District. Situated in a historic town known for its unique culture and proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the school plays a central role in the regional education system by providing a comprehensive curriculum for students in grades 9 through 12. The school is committed to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth, aiming to prepare its student body for post-secondary success through a blend of classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement.

As a pillar of the Trinidad community, the school emphasizes a supportive environment that reflects the town’s close-knit character. Students at TRINIDAD HIGH SCHOOL have access to a variety of programs, including core academic subjects, vocational opportunities, and athletic activities that help build school spirit and community identity. By balancing rigorous educational standards with the diverse needs of its students, the school strives to empower the next generation of leaders in Las Animas County, maintaining a long-standing tradition of academic service to the area.

For more information, contact TRINIDAD HIGH SCHOOL at (719) 846-2971 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

816 WEST STREET
TRINIDAD, CO 81082-2043
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TRINIDAD HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in TRINIDAD, CO with about 270 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
270
Teachers:
14.99
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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
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 270 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TRINIDAD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 71% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
70.7%
White
23.7%
Two or more races
1.9%
Asian
1.9%
Black or African American
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%

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.