Serving 403 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- 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
School Overview
Crested Butte Secondary School's student population of 403 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crested Butte Secondary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 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 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#301 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
91%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crested Butte Secondary School's ranking?
Crested Butte Secondary School is ranked #301 out of 1,779 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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%.
How many students attend Crested Butte Secondary School?
403 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 Asian.
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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