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#180 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 10% in state

Aspen High School

High School · Aspen School District No. 1 in the County of Pitkin and Sta · Aspen, CO

An Aspen School District No. 1 in the County of Pitkin and Sta high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

235 HIGH SCHOOL ROAD, Aspen, CO 81611

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation11.4%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$27,544
Chronic Absenteeism59.1%

Students at Aspen High School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 28 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
100%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
100%
2011
Math
54%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Aspen High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 66Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,144/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aspen), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$95,708

Median home value

$1,243,500

Median rent

$1,822/mo

College educated

68.2%

Homeownership

62.9%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81611; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offeredIB Programme
11.4% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·280 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
13 boys'·13 girls'·42 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Aspen School District No. 1 in the County of Pitkin and Sta

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$27,544NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Aspen High School is listed in Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Aspen High School

Aspen High School is a public high school in Aspen, CO, part of Aspen School District No. 1 in the County of Pitkin and Sta, serving approximately 560 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #180 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Aspen High School

What grades does Aspen High School serve?

Aspen High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Aspen High School?

Aspen High School has an enrollment of approximately 560 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspen High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Aspen High School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Aspen High School rank in CO?

Aspen High School ranks #180 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Aspen High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Aspen High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Aspen High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Aspen High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Aspen High School a charter school?

No, Aspen High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Aspen High School a Title I school?

No, Aspen High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
560
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Pitkin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
59.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 81611)
9,232
Area average commute
15.8 min
Area median age
43.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81611; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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