Gunnison High School
Tel:
(970) 641-7700
- Gunnison High School serves 395 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Gunnison High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Gunnison High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Gunnison High School's student population of 395 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 395 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Gunnison High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Gunnison High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #608 out of 1768 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 79% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.60 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 80% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gunnison High School is Crested Butte Secondary School (22.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gunnison Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Gunnison Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gunnison Gunnison Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 545 students
0.5 miles
1099 North 11th
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7710 0.5 PK-5 545 - Gunnison Gunnison Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 290 students
0.5 miles
1099 North 11th
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7710 0.5 6-8 290 - Gunnison Lake Preschool Grades: PK | 75 students
7.4 miles
800 North Boulevard
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-1758 7.4 PK 75 - Crested Butte Crested Butte Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 345 students
22.1 miles
818 Red Lady Ave
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 641-7720 22.1 K-5 345 - Crested Butte Crested Butte Secondary School Grades: 6-12 | 376 students
22.1 miles
818 Red Lady Avenue
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 641-7720 22.1 6-12 376
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