Salida High School vs. Buena Vista High School
Should I attend Salida High School or Buena Vista 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
Salida High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Buena Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
390 students
273 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#270 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#454 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60-69%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
108
60
Grade 10 Students
92
76
Grade 11 Students
100
74
Grade 12 Students
90
63
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
14%
10%
% Black
n/a
1%
n/a
% White
80%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
