Serving 410 students in grades 9-12, Gunnison High School ranks in the top 50% 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gunnison High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 3,702.5 square miles in Gunnison, CO. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of 34.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 44 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gunnison High School's student population of 410 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1902
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gunnison High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gunnison High School is 0.51, 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
#710 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 1994–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
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
80-84%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cowboys
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gunnison High School's ranking?
Gunnison High School is ranked #710 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Gunnison High School often compared to?
Gunnison High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crested Butte Secondary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gunnison High School?
The graduation rate of Gunnison High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Gunnison High School?
410 students attend Gunnison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Gunnison High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gunnison High School?
Gunnison High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gunnison High School offer ?
Gunnison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gunnison High School part of?
Gunnison High School is part of Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j.
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