Alamosa High School

ahs.alamosa.k12.co.us

568 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Alamosa High School, located at 805 Craft Drive in Alamosa, Colorado, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Alamosa School District. Nestled in the heart of the San Luis Valley, the school functions as a community hub, providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is committed to fostering academic achievement, personal growth, and civic responsibility among its diverse student body.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Alamosa High School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and career-technical programs. By leveraging its resources and connection to the local community, the school strives to provide a supportive environment that encourages students to pursue their interests and reach their full potential. For more detailed information regarding school policies, upcoming events, or academic resources, stakeholders are encouraged to visit their official website at http://alamosa.k12.co.us.

568

Total Students

36.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alamosa High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	380
Black	5
Asian	6
Two or More	11
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
380 (66.9%)
White
157 (27.6%)
Two or More
11 (1.9%)
American Indian
7 (1.2%)
Asian
6 (1.1%)
Black
5 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	Alamosa School District No. Re-11J
Phone:	(719)587-6000
Website:	http://ahs.alamosa.k12.co.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	568
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	374
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 176

Grade 10 162

Grade 11 110

Grade 12 120