Bayfield High School

800 Co Rd 501
Bayfield, CO 81122
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 398 students in grades 9-12, Bayfield High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bayfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Bayfield High School's student population of 398 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
398 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Bayfield High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayfield High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#591 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bayfield High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60-64%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
4%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
17%
35%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
73%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
This chart display the diversity score of Bayfield High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
81%
This chart display graduation rate of Bayfield High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bayfield High School's ranking?
Bayfield High School is ranked #591 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Bayfield High School often compared to?
Bayfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Durango High School, Ignacio High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bayfield High School?
The graduation rate of Bayfield High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Bayfield High School?
398 students attend Bayfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Bayfield High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bayfield High School?
Bayfield High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bayfield High School offer ?
Bayfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bayfield High School part of?
Bayfield High School is part of Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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