Aspen High School is a public high school located in Aspen, Colorado, United States.
Serving 559 students in grades 9-12, Aspen High School ranks in the top 20% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Aspen High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Aspen, CO, encompassing approximately 432 square miles. The zone's average distance from the school to its edge is about 13.2 miles, with the furthest point located 19.2 miles away, typically resulting in a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aspen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Aspen High School's student population of 559 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
559 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Aspen High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aspen High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#323 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
39%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Skiers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aspen High School's ranking?
Aspen High School is ranked #323 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Aspen High School often compared to?
Aspen High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Basalt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aspen High School?
The graduation rate of Aspen High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Aspen High School?
559 students attend Aspen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Aspen High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aspen High School?
Aspen High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Aspen High School offer ?
Aspen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Aspen High School part of?
Aspen High School is part of Aspen School District No. 1 In The County Of Pitkin And Sta.
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