- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Trinidad, CO
Trinidad High School
Federal NCES profile for Trinidad High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080696001205
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trinidad High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Trinidad · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Trinidad High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trinidad High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Trinidad, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080696001205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Trinidad High School held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 080696001205 · Trinidad, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
204 enr · 14.6:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Fisher's Peak Elementary School (393 students)
Trinidad High School held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Trinidad High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fisher's Peak
Fisher's Peak Elementary School
393 students
- This school
Trinidad High School
204 students
- Trinidad Middl
Trinidad Middle School
172 students
What this shows Trinidad High School reports 204 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trinidad High School compares
Trinidad High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▲ 44% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Colorado - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,520
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.6%
White 26.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Trinidad High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Trinidad School District 1 in the County of Las Animas and reports $14,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Trinidad High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher's Peak Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trinidad Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trinidad High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~204 students)
Frequently asked questions about Trinidad High School
How many students attend Trinidad High School?
Trinidad High School has 204 students enrolled. It is a high school in Trinidad, CO. CCD year-over-year: 213 (2022-23) → 210 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trinidad High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trinidad High School is 14.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 7% 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 Trinidad High School?
55.4% of students at Trinidad High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trinidad High School?
The largest demographic group at Trinidad High School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment, in Trinidad, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trinidad High School?
Trinidad High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Trinidad High School rank among public schools in Trinidad?
By Resource Investment Index, Trinidad High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Trinidad, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Trinidad School District 1 in the County of Las Animas and?
Besides Trinidad High School, Trinidad School District 1 in the County of Las Animas and also operates Fisher's Peak Elementary School (393 students) and Trinidad Middle School (172 students). See the Trinidad School District 1 in the County of Las Animas and district page for the complete list.