Buena Vista High School vs. Salida High School
Should I attend Buena Vista High School or Salida High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Buena Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Salida High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 273 students in grades 9-12, Buena Vista High School ranks in the top 30% 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 390 students in grades 9-12, Salida High 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
273 students
390 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#454 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#270 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
65-69%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
60
108
Grade 10 Students
76
92
Grade 11 Students
74
100
Grade 12 Students
63
90
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
14%
% Black
1%
n/a
n/a
% White
84%
80%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%