For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 801 students in Gunnison County, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Gunnison County, CO are Crested Butte Secondary School and Gunnison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gunnison County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Gunnison County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public high schools.
Gunnison County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crested Butte Secondary School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Gunnison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crested Butte Secondary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
818 Red Lady Avenue
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 641-7720
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 641-7720
Grades: 6-12
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Gunnison High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 West Ohio
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7700
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
Gunnison County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gunnison Valley School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
600 North 8th
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7700
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gunnison County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Gunnison County, CO include Crested Butte Secondary School and Gunnison High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gunnisonunty?
2 public high schools are located in Gunnisonunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Gunnisonunty?
Gunnisonunty public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Gunnisonunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gunnisonunty include: Gunnison High School vs. Crested Butte Secondary School, Crested Butte Secondary School vs. Gunnison High School
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