La Junta Jr/Sr High School

501 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.

501

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Junta Jr/Sr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	116
Hispanic	362
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
362 (72.3%)
White
116 (23.2%)
Two or More
12 (2.4%)
Black
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (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
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	313
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 7 97

Grade 8 83

Grade 9 84

Grade 10 85

Grade 11 86

Grade 12 66