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Crested Butte Secondary School

Summary:

Crested Butte Secondary School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in the small mountain town of Crested Butte, Colorado, with a student population of around 400. The school is part of the Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J, which is ranked 22 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Crested Butte Secondary School consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates than the district and state in CMAS Science, CMAS English Language Arts, and SAT Reading and Writing. The school's performance is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, with the school ranking among the top high schools in Colorado for female and male students, as well as white students.

Additionally, Crested Butte Secondary School has a very low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 3.25% to 5.36% in recent years, suggesting the school serves a relatively affluent community. The school has also maintained a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.2 to 16.7 in the past three school years, indicating a relatively small class size and potentially more personalized attention for students.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 818 Red Lady Avenue
       Crested Butte, CO  81224

(970) 641-7720

District: Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
40th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,241 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  403

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.3%
Hispanic:
6.0%
Two or more races:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.9% Help


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Compare Details Crested Butte Secondary School ranks better than 72.8% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.86. (See more...)
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Compare Details Crested Butte Secondary School ranks better than 88.5% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.61. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Crested Butte Secondary 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.3%), Hispanic (6%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crested Butte Secondary School is 14.1. (See more...)
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Compare Crested Butte Secondary School employs 28.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crested Butte Secondary School is $16,241.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Crested Butte Secondary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Crested Butte Secondary School 132nd of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Crested Butte Secondary School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Crested Butte Secondary School 40th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Crested Butte Secondary School in the ranking list.)

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Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J:

SchoolDigger ranks Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J 22nd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Crested Butte Secondary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Crested Butte Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 84.72 40th 336 88.1%
2005 78.41 65th 340 80.9%
2006 88.18 25th 346 92.8%
2007 85.73 38th 360 89.4%
2008 84.22 44th 362 87.8%
2009 85.48 40th 377 89.4%
2010 80.71 63rd 409 84.6%
2011 85.46 41st 422 90.3%
2012 87.29 39th 425 90.8%
2013 86.47 47th 454 89.6%
2014 85.54 51st 461 88.9%
2015 77.16 60th 436 86.2%
2019 78.35 79th 458 82.8%
2022 75.27 90th 448 79.9%
2024 67.86 132nd 485 72.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Crested Butte Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.55 33rd 352 90.6%
2022 80.47 48th 326 85.3%
2023 72.86 82nd 363 77.4%
2024 78.73 59th 350 83.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Crested Butte Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 70.15 78th 328 76.2%
2023 61.46 114th 356 68.0%
2024 54.27 135th 357 62.2%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Crested Butte Secondary School

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Rank History for all high school students at Crested Butte Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 77.66 60th 279 78.5%
2005 92.18 8th 280 97.1%
2006 89.60 17th 286 94.1%
2007 78.34 57th 298 80.9%
2008 87.06 31st 301 89.7%
2009 91.52 14th 310 95.5%
2010 90.99 18th 327 94.5%
2011 93.65 7th 337 97.9%
2012 93.67 7th 334 97.9%
2013 88.55 25th 349 92.8%
2014 95.17 7th 369 98.1%
2015 88.24 14th 292 95.2%
2016 84.84 10th 255 96.1%
2017 88.94 4th 256 98.4%
2018 91.17 23rd 388 94.1%
2019 90.04 28th 411 93.2%
2021 77.77 43rd 210 79.5%
2022 85.07 24th 221 89.1%
2023 85.35 44th 349 87.4%
2024 86.61 40th 349 88.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Crested Butte Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.08 33rd 239 86.2%
2022 85.06 37th 257 85.6%
2023 89.49 20th 254 92.1%
2024 87.00 28th 257 89.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Crested Butte Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.25 49th 240 79.6%
2022 81.32 43rd 253 83.0%
2023 84.33 37th 252 85.3%
2024 80.06 45th 256 82.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Crested Butte Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.70 74th 225 67.1%
2022 78.56 46th 228 79.8%
2023 84.12 28th 234 88.0%
2024 72.97 61st 229 73.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Crested Butte Secondary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 119 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1989 124 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 125
1990 156 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1991 180 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1992 197 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1993 154 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1994 160 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
1995 165 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1996 165 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1997 148 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1998 291 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1999 304 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2000 327 1 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2001 335 2 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 347
2002 331 1 1 20 8 n/a n/a 0 361
2003 331 1 1 20 8 n/a n/a 0 361
2004 354 2 3 19 6 n/a n/a 0 384
2005 351 2 6 15 4 n/a n/a 0 378
2006 347 4 6 12 3 n/a n/a 0 372
2007 375 1 5 16 6 n/a n/a 0 403
2008 449 1 7 19 7 n/a n/a 0 483
2009 471 2 7 22 9 n/a n/a 0 511
2010 481 1 5 20 7 n/a n/a 0 514
2011 514 1 4 15 2 2 15 0 553
2012 527 0 2 19 6 2 17 0 573
2013 535 1 2 22 4 2 18 0 584
2014 592 2 2 29 3 2 19 0 649
2015 290 2 3 9 1 0 9 0 314
2016 310 1 1 12 0 0 8 0 332
2017 356 1 2 9 1 0 9 0 378
2018 351 0 1 13 1 1 9 0 376
2019 370 0 1 15 1 1 9 0 397
2020 401 0 1 15 1 2 11 0 431
2021 416 0 2 16 1 2 11 0 448
2022 390 0 4 15 1 1 10 0 421
2023 366 0 5 20 1 1 7 0 400
2024 368 0 2 24 1 1 7 0 403

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 Crested Butte Secondary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 120 8.3 14.4 n/a
1989 125 8.2 15.2 6.4
1990 157 9.4 16.7 4.5
1991 180 11.4 15.7 3.9
1992 197 12.0 16.4 4.1
1993 154 12.7 12.1 0.6
1994 160 12.2 13.1 1.9
1995 166 11.1 15.0 0.6
1996 166 11.1 15.0 0.6
1997 152 10.6 14.3 2.6
1998 302 15.7 19.2 1.3
1999 315 24.8 12.7 4.1
2000 340 22.8 14.9 3.2
2001 347 24.0 14.5 4.6
2002 361 25.3 14.3 9.7
2003 361 25.3 14.3 9.7
2004 384 25.3 15.2 12
2005 378 27.7 13.6 9
2006 372 28.1 13.2 9.7
2007 403 29.4 13.7 6
2008 483 35.0 13.8 7.7
2009 511 37.7 13.6 8.6
2010 514 39.8 12.9 6.8
2011 553 43.1 12.8 9.8
2012 573 40.6 14.1 11.5
2013 584 38.8 15.0 11.8
2014 649 44.7 14.5 11.1
2015 314 21.0 14.9 6.4
2016 332 24.0 13.8 8.1
2017 378 27.1 13.9 8.5
2018 376 26.0 14.4 5.9
2019 397 26.0 15.2 8.6
2020 431 27.5 15.6 9
2021 448 26.7 16.7 5.4
2022 421 26.9 15.6 n/a
2023 400 28.0 14.2 3.3
2024 403 28.4 14.1 13.9

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 Crested Butte Secondary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 120 8.3 14.4 n/a
1989 125 8.2 15.2 6.4
1990 157 9.4 16.7 4.5
1991 180 11.4 15.7 3.9
1992 197 12.0 16.4 4.1
1993 154 12.7 12.1 0.6
1994 160 12.2 13.1 1.9
1995 166 11.1 15.0 0.6
1996 166 11.1 15.0 0.6
1997 152 10.6 14.3 2.6
1998 302 15.7 19.2 1.3
1999 315 24.8 12.7 4.1
2000 340 22.8 14.9 3.2
2001 347 24.0 14.5 4.6
2002 361 25.3 14.3 9.7
2003 361 25.3 14.3 9.7
2004 384 25.3 15.2 12
2005 378 27.7 13.6 9
2006 372 28.1 13.2 9.7
2007 403 29.4 13.7 6
2008 483 35.0 13.8 7.7
2009 511 37.7 13.6 8.6
2010 514 39.8 12.9 6.8
2011 553 43.1 12.8 9.8
2012 573 40.6 14.1 11.5
2013 584 38.8 15.0 11.8
2014 649 44.7 14.5 11.1
2015 314 21.0 14.9 6.4
2016 332 24.0 13.8 8.1
2017 378 27.1 13.9 8.5
2018 376 26.0 14.4 5.9
2019 397 26.0 15.2 8.6
2020 431 27.5 15.6 9
2021 448 26.7 16.7 5.4
2022 421 26.9 15.6 n/a
2023 400 28.0 14.2 3.3
2024 403 28.4 14.1 13.9

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 Crested Butte Secondary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,066
2020 $13,091
2021 $13,651
2022 $13,613
2023 $16,241

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Crested Butte Secondary 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 79th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 90th of 448 Middle schools
 2.8%
Ranks 28th of 411 High schoolsRanks 44th of 349 High schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Crested Butte Secondary School)68.864.9
 3.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J)51.348.5
 2.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.943.9
 3%
8th Grade Math (Crested Butte Secondary School)51.642.9
 8.7%
   8th Grade Math (Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J)33.833.8
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Crested Butte Secondary School)57.963
 5.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J)46.344.5
 1.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Crested Butte Secondary School)4334.2
 8.8%
   All Grades Math (Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J)32.329.4
 2.9%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students397400
 0.8%
African American00
American Indian11
Asian15
 400%
Hispanic1520
 33.3%
Pacific Islander11
White370366
 1.1%
Two or More Races97
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.6%3.3%
 5.3%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 403 students attended Crested Butte Secondary School.

Crested Butte Secondary School ranks 40th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Crested Butte Secondary School are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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