Serving 396 students in grades 9-12, Gunnison High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Gunnison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
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Gunnison High School's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
Gunnison High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gunnison High School is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#801 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
28%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
69%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Gunnison High School is ranked #801 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Gunnison High School often compared to?
Gunnison High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crested Butte Secondary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gunnison High School?
The graduation rate of Gunnison High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Gunnison High School?
396 students attend Gunnison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Gunnison High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gunnison High School?
Gunnison High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gunnison High School offer ?
Gunnison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gunnison High School part of?
Gunnison High School is part of Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j.
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
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