Red Canyon High School
Tel:
(970)926-8107
- Red Canyon High School serves 172 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Red Canyon High School's student population of 172 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 172 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Red Canyon High School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Red Canyon High School is 0.38, 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 | #354 out of 1,704 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 75% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 24% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.39 |
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| Graduation Rate | 25-29% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Eagle County No. Re 50 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Red Canyon High School is Battle Mountain High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Berry Creek Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Edwards Berry Creek Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 340 students
0.1 miles
1000 Miller Ranch Road
Edwards, CO 81632
(970)328-2960 0.1 6-8 340 - Wolcott Eagle County Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 346 students
0.1 miles
1105 Miller Ranch Road
Wolcott, CO 81655
(970)926-0656 0.1 K-8 346 - Edwards June Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 317 students
0.1 miles
1121 Miller Ranch Road
Edwards, CO 81632
(970)328-2980 0.1 PK-5 317 - Avon Battle Mountain High School Grades: 9-12 | 896 students
0.6 miles
151 Miller Ranch Road
Avon, CO 81620
(970)328-2930 0.6 9-12 896 - Edwards Edwards Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 305 students
1.7 miles
0022 Meile Lane
Edwards, CO 81632
(970)328-2970 1.7 PK-5 305
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