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#827 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 46% in state
Gunnison High School
High School · Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j · Gunnison, CO
A Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 WEST OHIO, Gunnison, CO 81230
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gunnison High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gunnison 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High4,161/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gunnison), 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
$71,263
Median home value
$495,200
Median rent
$1,114/mo
College educated
53.5%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81230; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crested Butte Secondary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–12 | Not available | 403 | Compare → |
| Marble Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–10 | Not available | 45 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,480NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gunnison High School is listed in Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gunnison High School
Gunnison High School is a public high school in Gunnison, CO, part of Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j, serving approximately 398 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #827 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gunnison High School
What grades does Gunnison High School serve?
Gunnison High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gunnison High School?
Gunnison High School has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gunnison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gunnison High School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gunnison High School rank in CO?
Gunnison High School ranks #827 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Gunnison High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gunnison High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Gunnison High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gunnison High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Gunnison High School a charter school?
No, Gunnison High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gunnison High School a Title I school?
No, Gunnison High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gunnison High School?
40.7% of students at Gunnison 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Gunnison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (970) 641-7700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 81230)
- 10,956
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
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 81230; 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
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