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Chaffee County High School vs. Buena Vista High School

Should you attend Chaffee County High School or Buena Vista High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Chaffee County High School
613 East Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Buena Vista High School
559 Railroad
Buena Vista, CO 81211
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Chaffee County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)

Buena Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 12 students in grades 7-12, Chaffee County High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 271 students in grades 9-12, Buena Vista High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
12 students
271 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chaffee County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Buena Vista High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
42% | 58%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chaffee County High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Buena Vista High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chaffee County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Buena Vista High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chaffee County High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Buena Vista School District No. R-31 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Buena Vista High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Buena Vista School District No. R-31 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#471 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
#292 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chaffee County High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Buena Vista High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 20% in CO)
40-44%
(Top 30% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chaffee County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Buena Vista School District No. R-31 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buena Vista High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Buena Vista School District No. R-31 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 50% in CO)
70-74%
(Top 10% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chaffee County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Buena Vista School District No. R-31 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buena Vista High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Buena Vista School District No. R-31 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 10% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Top 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
<50%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
≥95%
(Top 5% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Chaffee County High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Buena Vista School District No. R-31 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Buena Vista High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Buena Vista School District No. R-31 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Chaffee County High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Buena Vista High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
-
82
Grade 10 Students
3
73
Grade 11 Students
5
51
Grade 12 Students
4
65

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Chaffee County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Buena Vista School District No. R-31 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Buena Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Buena Vista School District No. R-31 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Buena Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Buena Vista School District No. R-31 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chaffee County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Buena Vista School District No. R-31 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Buena Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Buena Vista School District No. R-31 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chaffee County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Buena Vista School District No. R-31 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Buena Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Buena Vista School District No. R-31 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
66%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chaffee County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Buena Vista School District No. R-31 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Buena Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Buena Vista School District No. R-31 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chaffee County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Buena Vista School District No. R-31 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Buena Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Buena Vista School District No. R-31 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chaffee County High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Buena Vista School District No. R-31 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Buena Vista High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Buena Vista School District No. R-31 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chaffee County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Buena Vista School District No. R-31 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Buena Vista High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Buena Vista School District No. R-31 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chaffee County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Buena Vista School District No. R-31 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Buena Vista High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Buena Vista School District No. R-31 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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