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Aspen High School

Summary:

Aspen High School is a public high school serving 529 students in grades 9-12 in Aspen, Colorado. The school is part of the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1, which is ranked 17th out of 116 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Aspen High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Colorado, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and impressive academic performance. In 2023-2024, 74% of 11th-grade students scored proficient or better in SAT Reading and Writing, compared to the state average of 58%, and 42% scored proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 31%. The school's student-teacher ratio is also relatively low, ranging from 11:1 to 13:1 over the past three years, lower than the nearby Basalt High School at 16.5:1.

However, Aspen High School's student population is significantly less diverse than the surrounding area, with 83.74% of students identifying as White in 2022-2023, compared to the 58.24% Hispanic student population at Basalt High School. This disparity suggests the need to explore strategies to promote greater diversity and inclusion within the school. Additionally, the lack of data on the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch makes it challenging to assess the school's socioeconomic diversity and how it may impact student performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 235 High School Road
       Aspen, CO  81611-3357

(970) 925-3760

District: Aspen School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
58th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,958 Help


Feeder schools for Aspen High School:

Elementary:    Aspen Elementary School
Middle:    Aspen Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  529

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.7%
Hispanic:
12.7%
Asian:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6% Help


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Compare Details Aspen High School ranks better than 83.4% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.19. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Aspen High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aspen High School is $28,958.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aspen High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Aspen High School 58th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Aspen High School in the ranking list.)

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Aspen School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Aspen School District No. 1 17th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Aspen High School

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Rank History for all students at Aspen High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 90.80 13th 279 95.3%
2005 91.15 13th 280 95.4%
2006 86.59 24th 286 91.6%
2007 84.00 39th 298 86.9%
2008 90.77 15th 301 95.0%
2009 90.05 23rd 310 92.6%
2010 90.33 21st 327 93.6%
2011 86.28 35th 337 89.6%
2012 86.33 32nd 334 90.4%
2013 90.71 16th 349 95.4%
2014 88.25 31st 369 91.6%
2015 70.67 43rd 292 85.3%
2016 72.11 29th 255 88.6%
2017 62.74 52nd 256 79.7%
2018 87.21 36th 388 90.7%
2019 87.37 39th 411 90.5%
2021 66.93 67th 210 68.1%
2022 69.10 67th 221 69.7%
2023 76.89 77th 349 77.9%
2024 81.19 58th 349 83.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Aspen High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 74.13 60th 239 74.9%
2022 76.79 60th 257 76.7%
2023 70.59 69th 254 72.8%
2024 76.99 50th 257 80.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Aspen High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.10 30th 135 77.8%
2024 67.20 45th 140 67.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Aspen High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.88 59th 240 75.4%
2022 79.11 51st 253 79.8%
2023 77.57 60th 252 76.2%
2024 78.88 46th 256 82.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Aspen High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.87 128th 205 37.6%
2023 37.73 117th 198 40.9%
2024 66.63 54th 199 72.9%
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Rank History for White students at Aspen High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.63 70th 225 68.9%
2022 68.10 77th 228 66.2%
2023 66.82 78th 234 66.7%
2024 69.20 72nd 229 68.6%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Aspen High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 292 6 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1989 293 1 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1990 280 1 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1991 269 1 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1992 288 1 9 11 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1993 273 2 9 12 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1994 273 1 8 18 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1995 305 1 3 17 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1996 305 1 3 17 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1997 344 0 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1998 347 1 7 13 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1999 359 0 5 22 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2000 367 1 6 25 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2001 343 1 8 41 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2002 406 0 8 46 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2003 406 0 8 46 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2004 411 3 12 46 2 n/a n/a 0 474
2005 447 2 8 47 1 n/a n/a 0 505
2006 464 3 8 42 1 n/a n/a 0 518
2007 460 4 13 45 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2008 460 1 10 48 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2009 465 5 12 50 1 n/a n/a 0 533
2010 462 4 10 52 2 n/a n/a 0 530
2011 465 4 13 60 4 0 0 0 546
2012 482 3 8 58 3 1 0 0 555
2013 489 0 7 63 2 0 0 0 561
2014 483 0 10 63 1 0 0 0 557
2015 490 1 10 60 1 0 0 0 562
2016 481 3 11 68 2 0 2 0 567
2017 488 2 10 65 0 0 1 0 566
2018 483 2 7 53 0 0 0 0 545
2019 498 4 9 53 0 0 1 0 565
2020 479 5 7 60 0 0 3 0 554
2021 480 6 9 55 0 0 4 0 554
2022 478 9 10 66 1 0 5 0 569
2023 443 5 7 67 1 0 6 0 529

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Aspen High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 306 21.7 14.1 n/a
1989 303 23.1 13.1 0
1990 290 23.4 12.3 0
1991 281 22.9 12.2 0
1992 309 22.8 13.5 n/a
1993 296 20.2 14.7 0
1994 300 21.6 13.9 0
1995 326 24.4 13.4 0
1996 326 24.4 13.4 0
1997 358 22.8 15.7 0
1998 368 24.8 14.8 0
1999 386 28.5 13.5 0.8
2000 399 30.5 13.1 1
2001 393 31.3 12.6 1.3
2002 460 36.3 12.7 0
2003 460 36.3 12.7 0
2004 474 37.3 12.7 0
2005 505 37.7 13.4 0.2
2006 518 38.0 13.6 1.2
2007 522 40.8 12.8 1.3
2008 519 40.6 12.8 2.3
2009 533 42.8 12.5 2.6
2010 530 41.1 12.8 3.6
2011 546 41.0 13.2 3.5
2012 555 39.9 13.8 5
2013 561 38.6 14.4 6.6
2014 557 41.4 13.4 6.1
2015 562 46.0 12.2 4.4
2016 567 44.0 12.8 4.6
2017 566 44.5 12.7 4.2
2018 545 43.1 12.6 4.4
2019 565 42.8 13.1 4.6
2020 554 42.5 13.0 6
2021 554 42.5 13.0 n/a
2022 569 44.8 12.6 n/a
2023 529 47.9 11.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Aspen High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 306 21.7 14.1 n/a
1989 303 23.1 13.1 0
1990 290 23.4 12.3 0
1991 281 22.9 12.2 0
1992 309 22.8 13.5 n/a
1993 296 20.2 14.7 0
1994 300 21.6 13.9 0
1995 326 24.4 13.4 0
1996 326 24.4 13.4 0
1997 358 22.8 15.7 0
1998 368 24.8 14.8 0
1999 386 28.5 13.5 0.8
2000 399 30.5 13.1 1
2001 393 31.3 12.6 1.3
2002 460 36.3 12.7 0
2003 460 36.3 12.7 0
2004 474 37.3 12.7 0
2005 505 37.7 13.4 0.2
2006 518 38.0 13.6 1.2
2007 522 40.8 12.8 1.3
2008 519 40.6 12.8 2.3
2009 533 42.8 12.5 2.6
2010 530 41.1 12.8 3.6
2011 546 41.0 13.2 3.5
2012 555 39.9 13.8 5
2013 561 38.6 14.4 6.6
2014 557 41.4 13.4 6.1
2015 562 46.0 12.2 4.4
2016 567 44.0 12.8 4.6
2017 566 44.5 12.7 4.2
2018 545 43.1 12.6 4.4
2019 565 42.8 13.1 4.6
2020 554 42.5 13.0 6
2021 554 42.5 13.0 n/a
2022 569 44.8 12.6 n/a
2023 529 47.9 11.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Aspen High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $20,592
2020 $21,787
2021 $21,097
2022 $23,391
2023 $28,958

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aspen High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 39th of 411 High schoolsRanks 77th of 349 High schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students565529
 6.4%
African American45
 25%
American Indian01
Asian97
 22.2%
Hispanic5367
 26.4%
Pacific Islander00
White498443
 11%
Two or More Races16
 500%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Aspen High School

Aspen High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Aspen Elementary School
Middle : Aspen Middle School

Students at Aspen High School are 84% White, 13% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 529 students attended Aspen High School.

Aspen High School ranks 58th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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