Serving 421 students in grades 6-12, Crested Butte Secondary School ranks in the top 20% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Crested Butte Secondary School's student population of 421 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Crested Butte Secondary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crested Butte Secondary School is 0.13, 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
#266 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
93%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Crested Butte Secondary School's ranking?
Crested Butte Secondary School is ranked #266 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crested Butte Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Crested Butte Secondary School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Crested Butte Secondary School?
421 students attend Crested Butte Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Crested Butte Secondary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crested Butte Secondary School?
Crested Butte Secondary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher 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
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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