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Bayfield High School

Summary:

Bayfield High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Bayfield, Colorado, with a total enrollment of 423 students. The school is part of the State Charter School Institute, which is ranked 77 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bayfield High School faces several challenges, including lower-than-average test scores, a declining statewide ranking, and significant disparities in performance among different student subgroups. The school's test scores are generally below the state averages, particularly in mathematics, with only 22% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 31%. Bayfield High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 134 out of 221 Colorado high schools in 2021-2022 to 210 out of 349 in 2023-2024, and the school has consistently been rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, Bayfield High School's performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools, such as Animas High School and Durango High School. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Animas High School had 43.2% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in CMAS/Science, compared to Bayfield High School's 23.9%. Additionally, the significant disparity in performance between different student subgroups at Bayfield High School is noteworthy, with Hispanic students performing relatively well but white students and low socioeconomic status students lagging behind their peers at the school and across the state.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 800 Co Rd 501
       Bayfield, CO  81122

(970) 884-9521

District: Bayfield School District No. 10Jt-R

SchoolDigger Rank:
210th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,874 Help


Feeder schools for Bayfield High School:

Elementary:    Bayfield Intermediate School
    Bayfield Primary School
Middle:    Bayfield Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  423

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.6%
Hispanic:
17.0%
American Indian:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bayfield High School ranks worse than 60.2% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.62. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Bayfield High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 high 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 Bayfield High School is $14,874.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bayfield High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bayfield High School 210th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Bayfield High School in the ranking list.)

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Bayfield School District No. 10Jt-R:

SchoolDigger ranks Bayfield School District No. 10Jt-R 77th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bayfield High School

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Rank History for all students at Bayfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.24 63rd 279 77.4%
2005 77.13 60th 280 78.6%
2006 77.37 52nd 286 81.8%
2007 73.92 73rd 298 75.5%
2008 79.04 51st 301 83.1%
2009 73.84 80th 310 74.2%
2010 64.40 128th 327 60.9%
2011 75.28 75th 337 77.7%
2012 68.60 110th 334 67.1%
2013 66.70 116th 349 66.8%
2014 65.75 116th 369 68.6%
2015 36.30 165th 292 43.5%
2016 37.80 129th 255 49.4%
2017 54.94 81st 256 68.4%
2018 57.00 145th 388 62.6%
2019 60.37 140th 411 65.9%
2021 24.08 155th 210 26.2%
2022 38.38 134th 221 39.4%
2023 43.82 184th 349 47.3%
2024 36.62 210th 349 39.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bayfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.41 74th 188 60.6%
2022 80.20 28th 203 86.2%
2023 66.98 58th 200 71.0%
2024 35.58 137th 211 35.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Bayfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.18 120th 239 49.8%
2022 52.10 119th 257 53.7%
2023 34.01 164th 254 35.4%
2024 34.13 163rd 257 36.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Bayfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.32 166th 240 30.8%
2022 47.88 128th 253 49.4%
2023 46.37 129th 252 48.8%
2024 34.62 156th 256 39.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bayfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 66.69 59th 205 71.2%
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Rank History for White students at Bayfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.57 204th 225 9.3%
2022 30.63 154th 228 32.5%
2023 24.80 178th 234 23.9%
2024 13.65 206th 229 10.0%
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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 Bayfield High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 186 1 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 197
1989 176 2 0 10 2 n/a n/a 0 190
1990 183 1 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1991 187 1 0 10 3 n/a n/a 0 201
1992 184 1 0 9 5 n/a n/a 0 199
1993 203 0 1 12 4 n/a n/a 0 220
1994 220 0 0 15 4 n/a n/a 0 239
1995 267 3 2 20 2 n/a n/a 0 294
1996 267 3 2 20 2 n/a n/a 0 294
1997 269 2 1 29 6 n/a n/a 0 307
1998 295 3 0 25 3 n/a n/a 0 326
1999 294 2 0 31 6 n/a n/a 0 333
2000 322 1 1 25 5 n/a n/a 0 354
2001 329 0 1 33 10 n/a n/a 0 373
2002 334 1 2 24 10 n/a n/a 0 371
2003 334 1 2 24 10 n/a n/a 0 371
2004 322 1 4 25 10 n/a n/a 0 362
2005 343 2 4 24 4 n/a n/a 0 377
2006 356 1 2 26 6 n/a n/a 0 391
2007 396 2 3 21 10 n/a n/a 0 432
2008 401 4 2 24 18 n/a n/a 0 449
2009 358 2 3 24 16 n/a n/a 0 403
2010 378 3 4 27 26 n/a n/a 0 438
2011 351 0 2 36 20 0 13 0 422
2012 326 0 3 49 15 1 12 0 406
2013 322 0 4 56 13 0 9 0 404
2014 284 0 4 54 12 0 10 0 364
2015 295 0 2 55 8 0 6 0 366
2016 301 0 0 50 5 1 6 0 363
2017 291 0 2 53 6 1 6 0 359
2018 314 0 3 50 7 1 6 0 381
2019 308 0 3 49 6 1 8 0 375
2020 291 0 5 56 7 0 13 0 372
2021 298 1 4 62 9 1 13 0 388
2022 292 1 4 66 17 0 18 0 398
2023 303 1 2 72 26 0 19 0 423

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 Bayfield High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 197 14.5 13.5 n/a
1989 190 14.4 13.1 12.6
1990 192 14.6 13.1 10.4
1991 201 15.2 13.2 9.5
1992 199 15.0 13.2 14.1
1993 220 15.0 14.7 12.3
1994 239 17.1 14.0 11.3
1995 294 21.3 13.8 10.2
1996 294 21.3 13.8 10.2
1997 307 22.0 14.0 6.2
1998 326 23.0 14.2 8
1999 333 22.8 14.6 7.8
2000 354 20.8 17.0 11.9
2001 373 23.0 16.2 9.1
2002 371 22.5 16.5 12.1
2003 371 22.5 16.5 12.1
2004 362 23.0 15.7 11
2005 377 24.4 15.5 14.3
2006 391 24.0 16.3 9.5
2007 432 25.7 16.8 9.7
2008 449 27.0 16.6 11.8
2009 403 26.0 15.5 10.9
2010 438 27.5 15.9 17.1
2011 422 27.2 15.4 17.1
2012 406 25.9 15.6 21.9
2013 404 22.9 17.5 26.7
2014 364 22.5 16.1 22.8
2015 366 23.0 15.9 19.1
2016 363 27.0 13.4 19.6
2017 359 25.7 13.9 20.3
2018 381 25.5 14.9 26.5
2019 375 30.0 12.4 27.7
2020 372 31.2 11.9 27.4
2021 388 33.5 11.5 28.9
2022 398 30.2 13.1 21.6
2023 423 31.6 13.3 30

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 Bayfield High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 197 14.5 13.5 n/a
1989 190 14.4 13.1 12.6
1990 192 14.6 13.1 10.4
1991 201 15.2 13.2 9.5
1992 199 15.0 13.2 14.1
1993 220 15.0 14.7 12.3
1994 239 17.1 14.0 11.3
1995 294 21.3 13.8 10.2
1996 294 21.3 13.8 10.2
1997 307 22.0 14.0 6.2
1998 326 23.0 14.2 8
1999 333 22.8 14.6 7.8
2000 354 20.8 17.0 11.9
2001 373 23.0 16.2 9.1
2002 371 22.5 16.5 12.1
2003 371 22.5 16.5 12.1
2004 362 23.0 15.7 11
2005 377 24.4 15.5 14.3
2006 391 24.0 16.3 9.5
2007 432 25.7 16.8 9.7
2008 449 27.0 16.6 11.8
2009 403 26.0 15.5 10.9
2010 438 27.5 15.9 17.1
2011 422 27.2 15.4 17.1
2012 406 25.9 15.6 21.9
2013 404 22.9 17.5 26.7
2014 364 22.5 16.1 22.8
2015 366 23.0 15.9 19.1
2016 363 27.0 13.4 19.6
2017 359 25.7 13.9 20.3
2018 381 25.5 14.9 26.5
2019 375 30.0 12.4 27.7
2020 372 31.2 11.9 27.4
2021 388 33.5 11.5 28.9
2022 398 30.2 13.1 21.6
2023 423 31.6 13.3 30

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 Bayfield High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,052
2020 $13,346
2021 $13,944
2022 $14,276
2023 $14,874

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bayfield 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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 140th of 411 High schoolsRanks 184th of 349 High schools
 18.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students375423
 12.8%
African American01
American Indian626
 333.3%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic4972
 46.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White308303
 1.6%
Two or More Races819
 137.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.7%30%
 2.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bayfield High School

Bayfield High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bayfield Intermediate School
Elementary : Bayfield Primary School
Middle : Bayfield Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 423 students attended Bayfield High School.

Students at Bayfield High School are 72% White, 17% Hispanic, 6% American Indian, 4% Two or more races.

Bayfield High School ranks 210th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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