Serving 111 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pagosa Peak Open School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pagosa Peak Open School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Pagosa Peak Open School's student population of 111 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
111 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Pagosa Peak Open School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pagosa Peak Open School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1478 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
32%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
59%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pagosa Peak Open School's ranking?
Pagosa Peak Open School is ranked #1478 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Pagosa Peak Open School?
111 students attend Pagosa Peak Open School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Pagosa Peak Open School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pagosa Peak Open School?
Pagosa Peak Open School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pagosa Peak Open School offer ?
Pagosa Peak Open School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pagosa Peak Open School part of?
Pagosa Peak Open School is part of Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt.
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