For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 813 students in Gunnison County, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Gunnison County, CO are Crested Butte Secondary School and Gunnison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gunnison County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Gunnison County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Gunnison County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Colorado average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crested Butte Secondary School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gunnison County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crested Butte Secondary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
818 Red Lady Avenue
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 641-7720
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 641-7720
Grades: 6-12
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Gunnison High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 West Ohio
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7700
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 392 students
Gunnison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gunnison Valley School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
600 North 8th
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7700
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gunnison County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Gunnison County, CO include Crested Butte Secondary School and Gunnison High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gunnison County, CO?
2 public high schools are located in Gunnison County, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Gunnison County, CO?
Gunnison County, CO public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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