For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,088 students in Las Animas County, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Las Animas County, CO are Kim Undivided High School, Branson School Online and Hoehne Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Las Animas County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Las Animas County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Las Animas County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is equal to the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Branson School Online, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Las Animas County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kim Undivided High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 State Street
Kim, CO 81049
(719) 643-5295
Kim, CO 81049
(719) 643-5295
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Branson School Online
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Saddle Rock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Gr: K-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Hoehne Schools
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19851 County Road 75. 1
Hoehne, CO 81046
(719) 846-4457
Hoehne, CO 81046
(719) 846-4457
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Branson School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Saddlerock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Primero Junior-senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20200 State Highway 12
Weston, CO 81091
(719) 868-2715
Weston, CO 81091
(719) 868-2715
Gr: 6-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Aguilar Junior-senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 North Balsam
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Trinidad High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
816 West Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-2971
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-2971
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Las Animas County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 Saddlerock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Gr: PK-5 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Branson School Online Ged Prep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
101 Saddlerock Dr
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5521
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5521
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
19851 County Rd. 75.1
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
19851 County Road 75.1
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Gr: 7-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Las Animas County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Las Animas County, CO include Kim Undivided High School, Branson School Online and Hoehne Schools.
How many public high schools are located in Las Animasunty?
7 public high schools are located in Las Animasunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Las Animasunty?
Las Animasunty public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Las Animasunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Las Animasunty include: Trinidad High School vs. Hoehne Schools, Hoehne Schools vs. Trinidad High School, Aguilar Junior-senior High School vs. Branson School
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