The top reported proficiency rate is 47% in Science. The lowest is 14% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Haxtun Jr/sr High School
Haxtun Jr/Sr High School is a regular public school serving grades seven through twelve in the small northeastern Colorado town of Haxtun. It is part of the Haxtun School District No. Re-2J. The school shares the town’s tight-knit, rural-agricultural character; Haxtun is a community with a historically farm- and livestock-based economy, a modest population that has seen a slight decline, and a built environment of single-family homes and local businesses along Highway 6. The school itself is embedded in the town grid rather than on a remote campus, with civic and educational facilities within short walking distance of each other.
Enrollment is small, which is typical for a Plains town of this size. The student body is predominantly white, with small numbers of Hispanic, Black, Asian, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students represented. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic character of the area. Housing in the Haxtun zip code is notably more affordable than the Colorado state median, a factor that may matter to families weighing relocation.
State testing results from the most recent year provide a partial picture of academic performance. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or above was below the midpoint of the school’s own profile; in English language arts, the share was higher but still leaves room for context. Science results for the tested grade (eighth) were stronger, with half of students meeting the state’s proficiency bar. The participation rate in math and ELA testing was below the typical threshold, so a parent may want to follow up with the school to understand which students were not tested and why. Overall, when compared to other districts in Phillips County, Haxtun Jr/Sr High School’s combined proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint among those that reported data.
Several important data points are missing. Because this is a combined junior-senior high school, a graduation rate was not available in the data we reviewed; that metric may be reported at the district level or may not be captured for this grade-band configuration. Chronic absenteeism and discipline data were also absent. The school’s course access, staffing ratios, and program offerings—such as Advanced Placement, career and technical education, or dual-credit opportunities—were not provided, so this narrative cannot speak to breadth of pathways. A family interested in those details should ask the school directly.
The district brief turned up no recent major changes or initiatives of lasting impact, so the school appears to be operating in a stable, low-turnover environment. No information was found about magnet or Title I status, so those designations are unconfirmed.
For a family considering Haxtun Jr/Sr High, the core takeaway is a small, rural school where students know one another and staff likely know each student individually. The academic picture is mixed: math proficiency is an area where the numbers are softer, while science and ELA show more typical results for a school of this profile. The community is affordable, quiet, and agriculturally oriented, with limited urban amenities—the nearest larger city is a significant drive. A family moving here should expect a close-knit setting where the school is central to town life, but should also plan to investigate course offerings and support services directly, given the gaps in publicly available data.
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