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Chaffee County High School

High School · Buena Vista School District No. R-31 · Buena Vista, CO

A Buena Vista School District No. R-31 high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

P O BOX 2027, Buena Vista, CO 81211

Academics

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 10 years
2009
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2012
Math
10%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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 19 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Chaffee County 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 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average444/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buena Vista), 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

$62,132

Median home value

$566,200

Median rent

$1,413/mo

College educated

35.2%

Homeownership

72.3%

Poverty rate

7.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Buena Vista High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.19–120.5 mi271Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Buena Vista School District No. R-31

Schools in district
5
District spending per student
$14,439NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chaffee County High School is listed in Buena Vista School District No. R-31; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chaffee County High School

Chaffee County High School is a public high school in Buena Vista, CO, part of Buena Vista School District No. R-31, serving approximately 12 students in grades 7th-12th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.

State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chaffee County High School

What grades does Chaffee County High School serve?

Chaffee County High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Chaffee County High School?

Chaffee County High School has an enrollment of approximately 12 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaffee County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Chaffee County High School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

What are the test scores at Chaffee County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chaffee County High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Chaffee County High School a charter school?

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

Is Chaffee County High School a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chaffee County High School?

75.0% of students at Chaffee County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
12
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Free/Reduced Lunch
75.0%
Type
alternative
Setting
Remote Town
County
Chaffee County
4-Year Graduation
69.5%
Area population (ZIP 81211)
8,191
Area median age
47
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.
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.
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 81211; 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 not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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