Summary:
The city of Trinidad, Colorado is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 alternative school. These schools are spread across 2 districts, Trinidad School District 1 and Hoehne Reorganized School District No. 3, and serve a diverse student population with high rates of economic disadvantage.
The standout school in the area is Hoehne Schools, an alternative school that outperforms the state and district averages on many academic measures, including CMAS and college readiness exams. In contrast, while Trinidad High School has lower overall performance compared to the state, it does have some bright spots, such as 49% of 10th graders being proficient or better in PSAT10 Reading and Writing.
Across the district, there is a wide range in academic performance, with some schools and grade levels outperforming the state, while others lag behind. This suggests a need to better align curriculum and instructional practices across the grade levels. Additionally, the high rates of economic disadvantage, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 40.75% to 75.93%, present a significant challenge that the district must address to ensure all students have the resources and support they need to succeed.
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