Serving 30 students in grades Kindergarten-12, North Conejos Alternative Program ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Conejos Alternative Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
North Conejos Alternative Program's student population of 30 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
30 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Conejos Alternative Program is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
70%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
27%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Conejos Alternative Program?
The graduation rate of North Conejos Alternative Program is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend North Conejos Alternative Program?
30 students attend North Conejos Alternative Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of North Conejos Alternative Program students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Conejos Alternative Program?
North Conejos Alternative Program has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Conejos Alternative Program offer ?
North Conejos Alternative Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Conejos Alternative Program part of?
North Conejos Alternative Program is part of North Conejos School District No. Re1j.
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