Crested Butte Community School is a K-12 school in Crested Butte, Colorado serving Crested Butte, Mt. Crested Butte, and many areas of unincorporated Gunnison County.
Serving 400 students in grades 6-12, Crested Butte Secondary 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 37% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Crested Butte Secondary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 3,702.5 square miles around Crested Butte, CO. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 38.4 miles and the furthest edge reaching 63.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crested Butte Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Crested Butte Secondary School's student population of 400 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
School Motto
'Driven to be the Difference'
School Rankings
Crested Butte Secondary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crested Butte Secondary School is 0.17, 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
#387 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
39%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Silver
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crested Butte Secondary School's ranking?
Crested Butte Secondary School is ranked #387 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Crested Butte Secondary School often compared to?
Crested Butte Secondary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gunnison High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crested Butte Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Crested Butte Secondary School is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Crested Butte Secondary School?
400 students attend Crested Butte Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Crested Butte Secondary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crested Butte Secondary School?
Crested Butte Secondary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Crested Butte Secondary School offer ?
Crested Butte Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crested Butte Secondary School part of?
Crested Butte Secondary School is part of Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j.
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