For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 174 students in 81089, CO.
The top-ranked public high school in 81089, CO is Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 81089 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 81089, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 81089 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81089, CO Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
355 West Pine Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1610
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1610
Gr: 7-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
81089, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Huerfano County Opportunity And Enrichment School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
611 West Seventh St
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1328
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1328
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
201 E Fifth Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-3083
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-3083
Gr: 4-6 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 81089, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in 81089, CO include Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in 81089?
1 public high schools are located in 81089.
What is the racial composition of students in 81089?
81089 public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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