Serving 417 students in grades 9-12, Basalt High School ranks in the top 30% 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 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 417 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in CO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Basalt High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Basalt High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Basalt High School is ranked #409 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Basalt High School often compared to?
Basalt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aspen High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Basalt High School?
The graduation rate of Basalt High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Basalt High School?
417 students attend Basalt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Basalt High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Basalt High School?
Basalt High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Basalt High School offer ?
Basalt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Basalt High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 417 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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