Red Canyon High School

Red Canyon High School is an alternative high school located in the remote town of Eagle, Colorado. Serving students from ninth through twelfth grade, the school has a total enrollment of 169 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1 with 16 full-time equivalent teachers. As an alternative school, Red Canyon High School caters to diverse learning needs and provides a supportive environment for students who may benefit from smaller classes and individualized attention.

Academically, the school's MySchoolScout rating is 5.3 out of 10, placing it in the 47th percentile among Colorado schools. The academic score is 3.2 out of 10, indicating areas for improvement, particularly in math where only 7% of students are proficient or above. Reading proficiency shows slightly better results with 25% meeting or exceeding standards.

While these scores suggest room for growth, the school focuses on student development and offers tailored programs to meet individual needs. Red Canyon High School is situated in a remote area that lends itself to a close-knit community atmosphere. The setting provides students with unique opportunities to engage in outdoor activities and build strong relationships within their small but supportive community.

With an enrollment of 169 students, Red Canyon High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Red Canyon High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.