LAS ANIMAS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

LAS ANIMAS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Las Animas School District No. Re-1 school district, located in LAS ANIMAS, CO with about 70 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th 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 4 teachers, LAS ANIMAS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

LAS ANIMAS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located at 1021 2nd Street in Las Animas, Colorado, serves as a key educational institution within the Las Animas School District RE-1. As a junior high facility, it is dedicated to supporting students during the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically bridging the gap between elementary education and high school. The school operates with a commitment to providing a structured learning environment that focuses on academic development, personal growth, and the preparation of students for the rigors of secondary education.

The school is an integral part of the small, close-knit community of Las Animas. By emphasizing core curriculum standards alongside the social and emotional development of its student body, the junior high aims to foster a supportive atmosphere where local youth can thrive. Prospective parents and community members can access further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources through their official website at http://la-schools.com.

For more information, contact LAS ANIMAS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (719) 456-0228 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1021 2ND STREET
LAS ANIMAS, CO 81054-1094
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LAS ANIMAS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAS ANIMAS, CO with about 70 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
70
Teachers:
4.99
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
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th 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 70 students

White
57.1%
Hispanic/Latino
41.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.4%

Female
54.3%
Male
45.7%

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.