By the numbers
A Small School Making a Big Difference
$0
Tuition-free
200
Students
A close-knit, inclusive community
6:1
Student Teacher Ratio
Small classes, personal attention
17+
Years
Founded in Durango in 2009
WHY ANIMAS
Where Students Do Real Work that Matters
Through project-based learning, students tackle real challenges, develop critical thinking, and graduate ready for college, career, and civic life.
Project-based curriculum
Real projects with real outcomes help students build skills, knowledge and self-awareness.
College & career prep
Dual enrollment, internships, and post-secondary planning built into the experience.
Inclusive, supportive community
Every student is known, supported, and encouraged to be their best self.
AHS Podcast
What if education could prepare every young person not just for tests, but for a life of purpose and impact? “Beyond the Bell: Education for a meaningful life,” a 7-episode podcast produced by Animas High School, explores how schools, families, and communities best nurture critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and civic responsibility to prepare the next generation to lead meaningful, impactful, purposeful, fulfilling and satisfying lives.
LIFE AT AHS
See the Osprey Community in Action
Discover what makes Animas High School unique. Browse highlights from our academic programs, experiential education adventures, and college and career preparation, all part of the AHS experience in Durango, CO.
News & Events
The latest updates from AHS: student spotlights, school announcements, and weekly newsletters straight from our community.
From Exhibitions of Learning and college nights to community gatherings and graduation, see what’s happening at AHS this season.
Find important dates for breaks, Osprey Blocks, LINK Internships, end-of-semester Presentations of Learning, and more.