Gunnison High School
Tel:
(970)641-7700
- Gunnison High School serves 386 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 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%.
Top Placements
Gunnison High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Gunnison High School's student population of 386 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 386 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gunnison High School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gunnison High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #883 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 42% |
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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 | 20% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 79% | 53% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.39 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gunnison Watershed Re1J School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 560 students
0.5 miles
1099 North 11th
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970)641-7710 0.5 PK-5 560 - Gunnison Gunnison Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 287 students
0.5 miles
1099 North 11th
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970)641-7710 0.5 6-8 287 - Gunnison Lake Preschool Grades: PK | 78 students
7.4 miles
800 North Boulevard
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970)641-1758 7.4 PK 78 - Crested Butte Crested Butte Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 326 students
22.1 miles
818 Red Lady Ave
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970)641-7720 22.1 K-5 326 - Crested Butte Crested Butte Secondary School Grades: 6-12 | 378 students
22.1 miles
818 Red Lady Avenue
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970)641-7720 22.1 6-12 378
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