Basalt High School serves 451 students in grades 9-12.
Basalt High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Basalt High School's student population of 451 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Basalt High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Basalt High School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#388 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
53%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
45%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basalt High School's ranking?
Basalt High School is ranked #388 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Basalt High School often compared to?
Basalt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aspen High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Basalt High School?
The graduation rate of Basalt High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Basalt High School?
451 students attend Basalt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Basalt High School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Basalt High School?
Basalt High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Basalt High School offer ?
Basalt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Basalt High School part of?
Basalt High School is part of Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1.
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