For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 721 students in Chaffee County, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Chaffee County, CO are Buena Vista High School, Salida High School and Chaffee County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chaffee County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Chaffee County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public high schools.
Chaffee County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buena Vista High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Chaffee County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buena Vista High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
559 Railroad
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7100
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Salida High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
26 Jones Avenue
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5400
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Chaffee County High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
613 East Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Horizons Exploratory Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 E 9th Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5252
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5252
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Chaffee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arrowhead Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
P O Box 1199
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4675
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4675
Grades: 5-12
| 22 students
613 East Main St
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Grades: 3-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chaffee County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Chaffee County, CO include Buena Vista High School, Salida High School and Chaffee County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chaffeeunty?
4 public high schools are located in Chaffeeunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Chaffeeunty?
Chaffeeunty public high schools minority enrollment is 20% 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 Chaffeeunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Chaffeeunty include: Salida High School vs. Buena Vista High School, Buena Vista High School vs. Salida High School
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