La Junta Jr/Sr High School
539 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
La Junta Jr/Sr High School, located in La Junta, Colorado, serves as a central educational hub for the local community, catering to students in grades 7 through 12. As part of the East Otero School District R-1, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. By combining the middle school and high school levels, the institution aims to provide a seamless educational transition, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce directly.
The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student development, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs to encourage a well-rounded experience. Its mission is deeply rooted in supporting the diverse needs of the La Junta population, striving to ensure that every student has access to the resources and support necessary to thrive. Through a commitment to excellence and character building, La Junta Jr/Sr High School works to empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens who are ready to face the challenges of the modern world.
The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student development, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs to encourage a well-rounded experience. Its mission is deeply rooted in supporting the diverse needs of the La Junta population, striving to ensure that every student has access to the resources and support necessary to thrive. Through a commitment to excellence and character building, La Junta Jr/Sr High School works to empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens who are ready to face the challenges of the modern world.
539
Total Students
29.2
Full-Time Teachers
18.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 132 |
| Hispanic | 383 |
| Black | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 13 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 4 |
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Hispanic383 (71.1 %)
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White132 (24.5 %)
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Two or More13 (2.4 %)
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Pacific Islander4 (0.7 %)
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Black3 (0.6 %)
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American Indian3 (0.6 %)
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Asian1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | East Otero School District No. R1 |
| Phone: | (719)384-4467 |
| Website: | http://www.lajuntaschools.org/cms/One.aspx |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 539 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 29.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 18.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 313 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 49 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
102
Grade 8
98
Grade 9
105
Grade 10
79
Grade 11
74
Grade 12
81
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 102 |
| Grade 8 | 98 |
| Grade 9 | 105 |
| Grade 10 | 79 |
| Grade 11 | 74 |
| Grade 12 | 81 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 267 | 49.5% |
| Male | 272 | 50.5% |
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