Alamosa High School is the public senior high school of the city of Alamosa, Colorado, United States. The school colors are maroon, white and black, and its mascot is a Mean Moose.
Serving 570 students in grades 9-12, Alamosa High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Alamosa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Alamosa High School's student population of 570 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Learners today. Leaders Tomorrow.
Alamosa High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alamosa High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#902 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
67%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
28%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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What is Alamosa High School's ranking?
Alamosa High School is ranked #902 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Alamosa High School often compared to?
Alamosa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centauri High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alamosa High School?
The graduation rate of Alamosa High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Alamosa High School?
570 students attend Alamosa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Alamosa High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alamosa High School?
Alamosa High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Alamosa High School offer ?
Alamosa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alamosa High School part of?
Alamosa High School is part of Alamosa School District No. Re-11j.
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