- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Durango, CO
Animas High School
Federal NCES profile for Animas High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080002006418Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Animas High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Durango · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 249
- students enrolled
Animas High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Animas High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Durango, CO.
School address
District: State Charter School Institute · Colorado
NCES ID 080002006418 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Animas High School grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (+13.6%).
Teacher FTE added 18.2 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 080002006418 · Durango, CO High · SMALL · CHARTER
249 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students)
Animas High School grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (+13.6%). Teacher FTE added 18.2 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Animas High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Pinnacle C
The Pinnacle Charter School
1,905 students
- Academy of Cha
Academy of Charter Schools
1,887 students
- Colorado Early
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
1,035 students
- Colorado Early
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
971 students
- Thomas Maclare
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School
927 students
- This school 249
Animas High School
249 students
What this shows Animas High School reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Animas High School compares
Animas High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in Colorado - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,197
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 80.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Animas High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for State Charter School Institute reports $12,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Animas High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Charter Schools | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Maclaren State Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Animas High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,887
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~249 students)
Frequently asked questions about Animas High School
How many students attend Animas High School?
Animas High School has 249 students enrolled. It is a high school in Durango, CO. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Animas High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Animas High School is 13.8:1, which is 17% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Animas High School?
The largest demographic group at Animas High School is White at 80.3% of enrollment, in Durango, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Animas High School?
Animas High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Animas High School rank among high schools in Durango?
By Resource Investment Index, Animas High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Durango, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Durango on the city page.
What other schools are in State Charter School Institute?
Besides Animas High School, State Charter School Institute also operates The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students), Academy of Charter Schools (1,887 students), and Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County (1,035 students). See the State Charter School Institute district page for the complete list.