Below Average
#1466 of 1,815 schools in CO
Red Canyon High School
High School · Eagle County School District No. Re 50 · Eagle, CO
An Eagle County School District No. Re 50 high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 4807, Eagle, CO 81631
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2021)
- 37.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Red Canyon High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (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
47.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Red Canyon 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Average558/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eagle), 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
$104,430
Median home value
$717,600
Median rent
$1,685/mo
College educated
51.7%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81631; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 946 | Compare → |
| Battle Mountain Early College High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Vail Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Eagle Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,003 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Eagle County School District No. Re 50
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #13 of 18
- District spending per student
- $16,183NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Red Canyon High School is listed in Eagle County School District No. Re 50; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Red Canyon High School
Red Canyon High School is a public high school in Eagle, CO, part of Eagle County School District No. Re 50, serving approximately 169 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,466 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Red Canyon High School
What grades does Red Canyon High School serve?
Red Canyon High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Red Canyon High School?
Red Canyon High School has an enrollment of approximately 169 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Canyon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Canyon High School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Red Canyon High School rank in CO?
Red Canyon High School ranks #1,466 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Red Canyon High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Red Canyon High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Red Canyon High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Red Canyon High School has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Red Canyon High School a charter school?
No, Red Canyon High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Red Canyon High School a Title I school?
No, Red Canyon High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Red Canyon High School?
47.3% of students at Red Canyon 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
- 169
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Eagle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 82.8%
- Phone
- (970) 926-8107
- 4-Year Graduation
- 37.0%
- Area population (ZIP 81631)
- 8,676
- Area median age
- 37.5
Official sources & links
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 81631; 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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