Trinidad High School

Trinidad School District 1 in the county of Las Animas and
816 WEST STREET
TRINIDAD, CO 81082
204 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Trinidad High School, located at 816 West Street in Trinidad, Colorado, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community within the Trinidad School District. Situated in a historic town known for its unique culture and proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the school plays a central role in the regional education system by providing a comprehensive curriculum for students in grades 9 through 12. The school is committed to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth, aiming to prepare its student body for post-secondary success through a blend of classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement.

As a pillar of the Trinidad community, the school emphasizes a supportive environment that reflects the town’s close-knit character. Students at Trinidad High School have access to a variety of programs, including core academic subjects, vocational opportunities, and athletic activities that help build school spirit and community identity. By balancing rigorous educational standards with the diverse needs of its students, the school strives to empower the next generation of leaders in Las Animas County, maintaining a long-standing tradition of academic service to the area.
204
Total Students
14.4
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    142 (69.6%)
  • White
    54 (26.5%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.5%)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.5%)
  • Black
    2 (1.0%)
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: Trinidad School District 1 in the county of Las Animas and
Phone: (719)846-2971
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 204
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 112
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25

* 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 40
Grade 10 53
Grade 11 62
Grade 12 49
Gender Ratio