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When we vote, we honor the hard work of those who came before and protect the path forward. From early learning to college graduations, Latinas are leading the way in classrooms and beyond.
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Hear more from first-generation college graduate Ashley Hernandez.
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow
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K-12 Education
Latino students make up a third of the Colorado K-12 population, with gradual increases in high school graduation rates in recent years.
31%
of K-12 students in Colorado are Latino
76.1%
of Colorado Hispanic/Latino students graduate high school in four years
3.2%
of Latino students in Colorado dropout of high school, compared to 1.2% of white students
Postsecondary Education
Approximately a third of Latino learners in Colorado have earned a college certificate, certification, or degree. Latinos currently make up one of the lowest shares of higher education in the state.
7.9%
of Colorado Latinos earned an associate degree
6.9%
of Colorado Latinos obtained a graduate or professional degree
15.6%
of Latinos in Colorado have a bachelor's degree
67%
of Latinos in the U.S. have debt after pursuing higher education
Education Outlook
A majority of Latino voters in Colorado would like to see improvements in educator/staff diversity, college preparation, and quality of education in the state.
67%
of Latino voters in Colorado are concerned about the lack of diversity in school staff & leadership
71%
of Latino voters in Colorado are concerned with their ability to prepare themselves or their children for college
77%
of Latino voters are concerned about the quality of education in Colorado
Sources: Colorado Department of Education (Colorado Graduation Rate & Colorado Dropout Rate), COLOR Latina (2023 Colorado Latino Policy Agenda), Excelencia in Education (Latino College Completion - Colorado), Education Data Initiative (Student Loan Debt by Race) Lumina Foundation (A Stronger Nation: Learning Beyond High School Builds American Talent)