Chaffee County High School

613 East Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Chaffee County High School serves 25 students in grades 7-12.
Chaffee County High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (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 ≥50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 60-79% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chaffee County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Chaffee County High School's student population of 25 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
25 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

Chaffee County 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 Chaffee County High School is 0.37, 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
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State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#347 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
24%
35%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
76%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.37
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Graduation Rate
60-79%
81%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
28%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chaffee County High School's ranking?
Chaffee County High School is ranked #347 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chaffee County High School?
The graduation rate of Chaffee County High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Chaffee County High School?
25 students attend Chaffee County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Chaffee County High School students are White, and 24% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chaffee County High School?
Chaffee County High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chaffee County High School offer ?
Chaffee County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Chaffee County High School part of?
Chaffee County High School is part of Buena Vista School District No. R-31.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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