La Junta Jr/sr High School
School Overview
La Junta Jr/sr High School is a public school located in La Junta, Colorado. It is a school in East Otero School District R-1 district.
According to the Colorado state assessment result, 12% of students are proficient in Math learning and 28% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 615 students through grade 7 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1 where a total of 33 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 615 students are attending La Junta Jr/sr High School. By gender, there are 306 and 309 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
La Junta Jr/sr High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 38 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 21 | 9 | 12 |
| Total | 38 | 19 | 19 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 33 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for La Junta Jr/sr High School and the students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1. All teachers are certified. 84.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 33 | Students per teacher: 19 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 33 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 6.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 9.1% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 308 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 3,782 Households |
| Population | 7,906 |
| Male | 3,916 |
| Female | 4,320 |
| Child Population | 1,905 |
| Total Housing Units | 4,365 Units |
| Average House Value | $94,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $683 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.40% |
| Average Household Income | $38,858 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.06% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
La Junta Jr/sr High School offers 7 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 17 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 75 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at La Junta Jr/sr High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 7 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 17 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 17 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 75 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in East Otero School District No. R1
In East Otero School District No. R1, 4 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.