For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 495 students in Archuleta County, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Archuleta County, CO are San Juan Mountain School and Pagosa Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Archuleta County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Archuleta County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Archuleta County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pagosa Springs High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Archuleta County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Juan Mountain School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 South 8th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2231
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2231
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Pagosa Springs High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 South 8th Street
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2231
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2231
Gr: 9-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Archuleta County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Archuleta County High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4th And Lewis
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2835
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-2835
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Archuleta County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Archuleta County, CO include San Juan Mountain School and Pagosa Springs High School.
How many public high schools are located in Archuletaunty?
2 public high schools are located in Archuletaunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Archuletaunty?
Archuletaunty public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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