Aguilar Junior-Senior High School

Aguilar Junior-Senior High School is a small, rural public school located in the town of Aguilar, Colorado, in Las Animas County. As a combined junior and senior high facility, it serves students in grades 7 through 12, acting as the primary secondary education hub for the local community. The school operates under the Aguilar Reorganized School District 6 and is characterized by its intimate, tight-knit educational environment, which is typical of many rural Colorado districts that prioritize close relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding community.

Because of its smaller student population, the school often focuses on personalized learning and fostering a supportive atmosphere where students have access to individualized attention. While the school manages the challenges common to remote, rural districts—such as limited resources compared to larger urban schools—it remains a cornerstone of the Aguilar area. The school aims to provide its students with a foundational education that prepares them for post-secondary opportunities, whether in the workforce, vocational training, or higher education, while maintaining the small-town traditions and identity of the Southern Colorado region.