Bayfield High School is a public high school located in Bayfield, Colorado.
Serving 422 students in grades 9-12, Bayfield 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Bayfield High School's student population of 422 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1923
Colors
Black, Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Bayfield High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayfield High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#403 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
74%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolverine
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayfield High School's ranking?
Bayfield High School is ranked #403 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bayfield High School?
The graduation rate of Bayfield High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Bayfield High School?
422 students attend Bayfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bayfield High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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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