Bayfield High School
Tel:
(970)884-9521
- Bayfield High School serves 359 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Bayfield High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Bayfield High School's student population of 359 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 359 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bayfield High School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bayfield High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #926 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 82% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.39 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bayfield No. 10Jt-R School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bayfield High School is Ignacio High School (8.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Bayfield Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bayfield Bayfield Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 335 students
0.4 miles
615 E. Oak 24 Clover Dr
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970)884-9592 0.4 6-8 335 - Bayfield Bayfield Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 687 students
1.1 miles
511 E Mustang Ln 24 Clover Dr
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970)884-9571 1.1 PK-5 687 - Ignacio Ignacio High School Grades: 9-12 | 258 students
8.6 miles
315 Becker Street
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970)563-0515 8.6 9-12 258 - Ignacio Ignacio Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 204 students
8.6 miles
315 Ignacio Street
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970)563-0600 8.6 6-8 204 - Ignacio Ignacio Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 407 students
8.8 miles
85 County Road 320
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970)563-0650 8.8 K-5 407
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