Crested Butte Secondary School

High No virtual instruction CRESTED BUTTE, CO Grades 06–12 Rural: Remote N SchoolScore™ A (85)
  • 400 Students
  • 28.2 Teachers (FTE)
  • 14.2:1 Student:Teacher
  • 06–12 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (970)641-7720 Phone
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Crested Butte Secondary School
CRESTED BUTTE, CO 81224
High No virtual instruction Grades 06–12 SchoolScore™ A (85)
400
Students
28.2
Teachers
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
(970)641-7720
Phone

Crested Butte Secondary School is a public High school located in CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO, operated by the Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J school district. It serves grades 06–12.

Key statistics: 400 students enrolled; a 14.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Colorado High School Average
Enrollment
400.0
State avg: 634.0
▼ 37% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.17:1
State avg: 17:1
▼ 16% better
Free Lunch %
16.3%
State avg: 46.5%
▼ 65% better
School Details
School Name
Crested Butte Secondary School
NCESSCH ID
080447000655
State School ID
CO-1360-2006
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
818 RED LADY AVENUE
City
CRESTED BUTTE
State
Colorado
ZIP Code
81224
County
Gunnison County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
0803
State Leg. Upper
08005
State Leg. Lower
08058
Latitude
38.8651
Longitude
-106.97576
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
400
Total Students
👩‍🏫
28.2
Teachers FTE
📐
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
28.2
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)28.2
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 65 16.3%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J
LEAID
0804470
State LEA ID
CO-1360
Phone
(970)641-7760
Website
http://www.gunnisonschools.net/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
GUNNISON
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$45,962K
Federal Revenue
$2,978K
State Revenue
$9,613K
Local Revenue
$33,371K
Total Expenditure
$34,873K
Instruction Exp.
$17,240K
Support Services
$11,599K
Other Current Exp.
$1,004K
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Crested Butte Elementary School
CRESTED BUTTE · Elementary
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Crested Butte Secondary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Crested Butte Secondary School?
400 students are enrolled at Crested Butte Secondary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Crested Butte Secondary School have?
Crested Butte Secondary School has 28.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
What grades does Crested Butte Secondary School serve?
Crested Butte Secondary School serves grades 06 through 12.
Is Crested Butte Secondary School a charter school?
Crested Butte Secondary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Crested Butte Secondary School located in?
Crested Butte Secondary School is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Crested Butte Secondary School belong to?
Crested Butte Secondary School is part of the Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J school district.
How much does Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J spend per student?
The Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J district spends approximately $87,182,500 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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