Buena Vista High School

559 Railroad
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 273 students in grades 9-12, Buena Vista High School ranks in the top 30% 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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: 273 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Buena Vista High School's student population of 273 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
273 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Buena Vista High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buena Vista High School is 0.29, 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)
#454 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
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30-39%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Buena Vista 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.
60-69%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Buena Vista High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
10%
35%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Buena Vista High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
4%
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White
84%
52%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CO.
0.29
This chart display the diversity score of Buena Vista High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
81%
This chart display graduation rate of Buena Vista High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Buena Vista High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Buena Vista High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buena Vista High School's ranking?
Buena Vista High School is ranked #454 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Buena Vista High School often compared to?
Buena Vista High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salida High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buena Vista High School?
The graduation rate of Buena Vista High School is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Buena Vista High School?
273 students attend Buena Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Buena Vista High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buena Vista High School?
Buena Vista High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Buena Vista High School offer ?
Buena Vista High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Buena Vista High School part of?
Buena Vista High School is part of Buena Vista School District No. R-31.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 273 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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