Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School

Huerfano School District Re-1
355 WEST PINE STREET
WALSENBURG, CO 81089
179 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
John Mall High School, located in Walsenburg, Colorado, serves as a primary educational institution within the Huerfano School District RE-1. As a small-town high school, it functions as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a commitment to academic development and student engagement in a rural setting. The school is dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success, offering a curriculum designed to meet state standards while fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and community involvement.

In addition to its core academic programs, John Mall High School provides various extracurricular opportunities aimed at enriching the student experience. By leveraging its connection to the broader Huerfano district, the school works to balance traditional instruction with the challenges and opportunities inherent in a small, close-knit community. Families and community members interested in specific schedules, school board policies, or departmental resources can access further details through the district’s official website at http://huerfano.k12.co.us.
179
Total Students
8.5
Full-Time Teachers
21.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    108 (60.3%)
  • White
    63 (35.2%)
  • Black
    4 (2.2%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.1%)
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: Huerfano School District Re-1
Phone: (719)738-1610
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 143
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 30
Grade 8 34
Grade 9 32
Grade 10 31
Grade 11 24
Grade 12 28
Gender Ratio