Gunnison High School serves 392 students in grades 9-12.
Gunnison High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gunnison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Gunnison High School's student population of 392 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 9-12
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gunnison High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Gunnison High School is 0.41, 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
#744 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
73%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
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 Gunnison High School's ranking?
Gunnison High School is ranked #744 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gunnison High School?
The graduation rate of Gunnison High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Gunnison High School?
392 students attend Gunnison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Gunnison High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gunnison High School?
Gunnison High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gunnison High School offer ?
Gunnison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gunnison High School part of?
Gunnison High School is part of Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School - Spring Break
March 11, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
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