Sanford Junior/Senior High School

Sanford School District No. 6 in the county of Conejos and
755 SECOND STREET
SANFORD, CO 81151
166 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Sanford Junior/Senior High School, located in Sanford, Colorado, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Operating as a combined secondary facility, the school provides academic instruction for students in the middle and high school grade levels. By integrating junior and senior high programs, the institution creates a continuous educational environment that allows for streamlined transitions as students progress toward graduation.

The school is committed to the development of its students, emphasizing both academic achievement and the cultivation of a supportive learning community. As part of the Sanford School District, the school utilizes its rural setting to foster close-knit relationships between students, faculty, and families. Through its website, the district provides resources for community engagement, academic curriculum details, and updates on extracurricular activities, reflecting a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success while maintaining the values of the Sanford area.
166
Total Students
11.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    116 (69.9%)
  • Hispanic
    49 (29.5%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.6%)
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: Sanford School District No. 6 in the county of Conejos and
Phone: (719)274-5167
Website: http://www.sanfordschools.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 166
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 79
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* 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 36
Grade 8 24
Grade 9 25
Grade 10 31
Grade 11 28
Grade 12 22
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Centauri High School
North Conejos School District No. Re1J
301 Students
17889 US HWY 285
LA JARA, CO 81140 (3.4 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th