Animas High School in Durango, CO

Animas High School

Charter High School | Grade 9-12

271 Twin Buttes Ave, Durango, CO

4.1

4.4

234 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Sean Woytek

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Average SAT Score
1080

Average ACT Score
26

Math Proficiency
34.5%

Reading Proficiency
74.5%

Average GPA
3.6

Graduation Rate
84.5%

B+

Academics

Teachers

B-

College Prep

B+

Administration

B+

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

Food

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.6

Reading Proficiency

74.5%

Math Proficiency

34.5%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

12:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

College Prep

Average SAT

1080

Math

520

Verbal

560

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Number of AP Courses

AP Math Enrollment

Very Low

AP Science Enrollment

Very Low

Other AP Enrollment

Very Low

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Very Low

Equity

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

222:1

Student Diversity

Male

52.9%

Female

47.1%

White

81.1%

Hispanic

9.7%

Two or more races

5.3%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1.9%

Native American

1.9%

School Rankings

#25 Best Charter HS in Colorado

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered

IB Programs Offered

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

Fort Lewis College 57 Students

Colorado State University 54 Students

University of Colorado Boulder 31 Students

Montana State University 24 Students

Northern Arizona University 23 Students

Colorado College 23 Students

University of Denver 22 Students

University of Colorado Denver 19 Students

Colorado Mesa University 19 Students

Colorado School of Mines 19 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 17 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students

Environmental Science 11 Students

Psychology 10 Students

Biology 10 Students

Mechanical Engineering 9 Students

Engineering 8 Students

Nursing 7 Students

Architecture 7 Students

Journalism 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Senior

1/12/2021

The teachers are incredible, some of the best lessons and conversations I have ever had. Project-based learning isn't for the faint of heart, so be ready to work hard.

5.0 Junior

5/21/2020

Animas has a great project learning system that differs from a standard curriculum. You also get to build great relationships with your teachers. The food is catered from local restaurants and a different restaurant serves each day.

5.0 Senior

9/16/2019

Animas High School is good if you put in the work and are dedicated to your educational experience. The grass is greener where you water it.

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1.0 other

12/16/2025

This school has wreaked my little siblings mental health and confidence and their neurodivergence is not being met with respect, dignity, and empathy by their teachers. The school claims to foster a safe learning environment for all students and a good program for students with neurodivergence but t...

5.0 parent

5/11/2020

What do I love about Animas High School? So many things! Our daughter is engaged in not only the creative academic style, but with the school community as a whole. The supportive attitude displayed by the students and staff is contagious, giving students the confidence to present their hard work in...

5.0 parent

3/30/2019

Our son excelled at AHS with the help of amazing teachers and staff. Everyone at AHS wants the students to become amazing human beings. Celebrating 10 years of excellence. 100% college acceptance every year.

5.0 parent

8/26/2013

Animas High School is an amazing educational experience. A Charter school starting it's 5th year. 100% college acceptance for the first graduating class 2012. Truly an experience.

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Agents Specializing Near This School

Taylor Leeder

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(970) 426-0280

35 Total Sales

2 Near This School

$351K - $496K Price Range

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(505) 608-6905

251 Total Sales

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$205K - $910K Price Range

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(970) 426-0198

12 Total Sales

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$500,000 Price

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(970) 508-8086

124 Total Sales

1 Near This School

$435,000 Price

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(970) 508-8153

39 Total Sales

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$520,000 Price

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(970) 508-8970

58 Total Sales

10 Near This School

$139K - $1.4M Price Range

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Homes for Sale

$749,900

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,241 Sq Ft

543 E 2nd Ave
Unit 1D

Incredible downtown property with main street just around the corner! This 1st floor, end unit, is on a single level and features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, granite countertops, a gas fireplace, and a sizeable outdoor patio with views of The Strater Hotel, Hogsback, Perin's Peak, and the General Palme...

Jessica Low

EXIT Realty Home & Ranch

(970) 293-5974

$895,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,621 Sq Ft

607 Oak Dr
New 9 days ago

Beautiful Home in Durango West 2 with La Plata Mountain Views. Enjoy Colorado living in this spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath home located in the desirable Durango West II community with playgrounds, tennis courts, and network of trails. Just 8 minutes from Downtown Durango. Situated on 0.758 acres, this ...

Cinnamon Kasnoff

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties

(970) 512-1115

$489,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,615 Sq Ft

199 Timber Dr

Only 8 minutes from downtown Durango, this thoughtfully updated home blends modern touches with mountain-town charm. The owners have given it a fresh new feel with a light remodel that enhances both style and livability—featuring a refreshed kitchen with a new island and stainless refrigerator, brig...

Taylor Leeder

R1 Colorado

(970) 614-7523

$1,700,000

3 Beds
4 Baths
3,376 Sq Ft

719 Terlun Dr

Escape to the height of modern mountain living. Perched on a private 36.87-acre mountaintop just minutes from downtown Durango ( 10 min), this extraordinary 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom contemporary home delivers the ultimate combination of solitude, sophistication, and smart design. 360 panoramic views sw...

Denise Baca Your Castle Real Estate, LLC

$749,500

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,428 Sq Ft

580 Animas View Dr
Unit 1

Welcome to 580 Animas View Dr, #1... An upscale, RIVERFRONT end unit townhome less than 3 miles from Downtown Durango, available and ready for a discerning buyer to curate their own dream get away. This home offers unspoiled views of the Animas River, Red Cliffs, and the 100-acre Oxbow Park & Nature...

Judi Mora RE/MAX Pinnacle

$2,995,000

3 Beds
5 Baths
5,238 Sq Ft

570 Jenkins Ranch Rd

A truly rare offering in the heart of Durango—this contemporary design home is nestled on over 14 acres of private land within city limits. Featuring unobstructed views of Durango’s most iconic peaks—Twin Buttes, Perins Peak, Animas Mountain, and the La Plata range—this property offers an unmatched ...

Kelly Kniffin Legacy Properties West Sotheby's Int. Realty

$2,495,000

3 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,721 Sq Ft

895 County Road 206

A Luxurious, Private Retreat on 4.7 Acres—ONLY Minutes from Downtown Durango! Just a little over two miles from the heart of downtown Durango, this private and tastefully updated retreat offers the perfect blend of seclusion and convenience. Offered fully furnished with high-end details, the home is...

Aaron Peterson The Wells Group of Durango, LLC

$775,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,376 Sq Ft

355 E 3rd Ave
Unit 112

Welcome to this Charming Downtown Condo on Historic 3rd Avenue. Enjoy the walkability to all that Downtown Durango has to offer, and elegant living in this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-level condo. Seller just paid a $6,000 assessment to benefit a new owner, going toward future i...

Michael Kaiser Keller Williams Realty Southwest Associates, LLC

$1,625,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,237 Sq Ft

55 Bell Flower Ct

Set within Durango’s sought-after Twin Buttes neighborhood, this contemporary mountain home offers a refined blend of modern design and immersive natural surroundings. Clean lines, an open layout, and expansive windows draw in light and frame views of mature ponderosa pines, creating an elevated, al...

Christina Rinderle Durango Land and Homes

$799,000

1 Bed
2 Baths
988 Sq Ft

768 Main Ave
Unit 4

Rare condo location on the 3rd floor above Main Avenue in the middle of historic downtown Durango, CO. Built in 2008, this beautiful in-town high-end residential condominium offers the perfect blend of luxury finishes and a desirable pedestrian friendly lifestyle. Just steps from Main Avenue, enjoy ...

Luis Marquez Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties

$675,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,464 Sq Ft

180 Metz Ln
Unit 1302

Welcome to this exceptional townhome in the highly sought-after Mountain Trace subdivision. This stylish unit features two bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms, thoughtfully designed above a spacious two-car tandem garage. Step up to the main level, where an open-concept living area showcases high ...

Michael Kaiser Keller Williams Realty Southwest Associates, LLC

$800,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,924 Sq Ft

2801 Elm Place

Welcome to 2801 Elm Place, offered for the very first time since it was lovingly built in 1972. Be sure to preview the 3D Virtual Tour link, some photos include virtually staged furniture to help illustrate the home’s potential. This rare single-level home offers 1,924 square feet of comfortable liv...

Gabi Bergstrom RE/MAX Pinnacle

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Homes for Rent

$1,100 - $1,175 per month

Residences at Durango
Studio
1 Bath
356 Sq Ft

21382 Highway 160
Durango, CO

Discover your dream home nestled in the heart of Durango, Colorado. We offer a unique blend of comfort, style, and adventure. Whether you’re seeking a cozy retreat or a spacious living space to accommodate your lifestyle, you’ll find the perfect fit here.

$8,500 per month

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,807 Sq Ft

2713 Mesa Ave
Durango, CO

Welcome to 2713 Mesa Avenue a re-imagined mid century mountain styled home, ideally located in desirable Riverview Subdivision and perfectly situated on rim lot views. In short, quintessential Colorado and location too! The home was first reconstructed down to the studs in 2013 and, again in 2022, a...

Joe Clair Keller Williams Realty Southwest Associates, LLC

$1,645 - $3,395 per month

Gauge
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
639+ Sq Ft

1275 Escalante Dr
Durango, CO

Are you ready for the best pet-friendly apartments in Durango, CO? We are proud to introduce you to the upcoming apartment community of your dreams, Gauge Apartments! Nestled in the heart of Durango, our apartment community will be the talk of the town! Easy access to your everyday needs, such as sh...

$5,000 per month

3 Baths
3,800 Sq Ft

147 E College Dr
Durango, CO

A landmark restaurant space is available for the first time in over 50 years. Home to the beloved Ore House since 1972 this space has been rebuilt and modernized after a fire in January 2024. The smoke damage required the building to be taken down to bare walls and completely rebuilt. A tragedy has ...

Matthew Arias Keller Williams Realty Southwest Associates, LLC

$1,098 - $1,355 per month

River Roost
Studio - 1 Bed
1 Bath
267+ Sq Ft

801 Camino Del Rio
Durango, CO

Discover unparalleled tranquility at River Run. Nestled along the serene Eagle River and just 5 minutes from the world-renowned Beaver Creek and Vail Ski Resorts, our apartment homes offer a sanctuary in one of the Vail Valley's most pristine locations. Immerse yourself in our thoughtfully designed ...

$1,710 - $2,611 per month

Skyline Apartments
Studio - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
600+ Sq Ft

1000 Goeglein Gulch
Durango, CO

Experience the epitome of luxury living at Lowry North Apartments, ideally situated in the beautiful Lowry neighborhood of East Denver. Our meticulously designed 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartment homes offer a perfect blend of comfort and sophistication.

$4,000 per month

House for Rent
3 Beds
2 Baths

147 Sunrise Ln
Durango, CO

Property Id: 2320668If you enjoy wide open spaces , fresh air and mountain views then you would appreciate living on this 98 acre active cattle ranch/grazing land. Built in 2009 this home features a rustic and yet modern feel.Tenants will have foot access to the land but not full use of...

$1,300 per month

Condo for Rent
1 Bed
1 Bath
650 Sq Ft

840 Plymouth Dr
Unit 206
Durango, CO

This is a nice one bedroom apartment located in a central area of Durango, directly across from the Riverview Sports Complex in an established Old Durango neighborhood. The building offers ample secure off-street parking for residents.Heat, water, sewer, and trash are included in the rent. C...

$2,600 per month

Condo for Rent
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,010 Sq Ft

1202 Avenida Del Sol
Unit Pinon Heights #114
Durango, CO

3 bedroom, 2 bath end-unit, in-town condo, walking distance to downtown.The condo features: •Primary Bedroom- very spacious, large closet, with 2 windows that let in a lot of natural lighting with a 3/4 bath en suite•2 other bedrooms with large closets and natural light•R...

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Colorado Connections Academy at Durango

K to 12th
Public

B-

Durango High School

9th to 12th
Public

A-

Robert Denier Youth Services Center

5th to 12th
Public

Colorado La Plata County Durango 81301

Animas High School is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 in Durango, CO and is served by the Colorado Charter School Institute in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 234 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 34.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74.5% are proficient in reading. Animas High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 26. Discover additional schools in the area, like Colorado Connections Academy at Durango, Durango High School, Robert Denier Youth Services Center, and more. Learn more about what Durango has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Animas High School.

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