Enrollment
435
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pagosa Springs, CO
Pagosa Springs High School
Federal NCES profile for Pagosa Springs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080219000039
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pagosa Springs High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Pagosa Springs · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pagosa Springs High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pagosa Springs High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Pagosa Springs, CO.
School address
District: Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt · Colorado
NCES ID 080219000039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.5%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pagosa Springs High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pagosa Springs High School
Pagosa Springs High School is a mid-sized high school in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, enrolling 435 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.5% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 435 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 353 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #177.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 218 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt spends $12,212 per pupil, 25% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt also operates Pagosa Springs Elementary School (511 students) and Pagosa Springs Middle School (484 students) alongside Pagosa Springs High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pagosa Springs High School compares
Pagosa Springs High School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 13% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 37% in Colorado - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.0%
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
$12,212
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.0%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Pagosa Springs High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt, which includes Pagosa Springs High School.
$12,212
Per student
-25%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.4%
State 36.2%
Federal 16.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pagosa Springs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pagosa Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pagosa Springs Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pagosa Peak Open School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Juan Mountain School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pagosa Springs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~435 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pagosa Springs High School
How many students attend Pagosa Springs High School?
Pagosa Springs High School has 435 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pagosa Springs, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pagosa Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pagosa Springs High School is 14.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pagosa Springs High School?
33.5% of students at Pagosa Springs High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pagosa Springs High School?
The largest demographic group at Pagosa Springs High School is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Pagosa Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pagosa Springs High School?
Pagosa Springs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pagosa Springs High School rank among public schools in Pagosa Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Pagosa Springs High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Pagosa Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pagosa Springs on the city page.
Is Pagosa Springs High School a good school?
Pagosa Springs High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt?
Besides Pagosa Springs High School, Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt also operates Pagosa Springs Elementary School (511 students), Pagosa Springs Middle School (484 students), and Pagosa Peak Open School (111 students). See the Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt district page for the complete list.
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