GUNNISON HIGH SCHOOL
GUNNISON HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J school district, located in GUNNISON, CO with about 395 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 26 teachers, GUNNISON HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
GUNNISON HIGH SCHOOL, located at 800 West Ohio in Gunnison, Colorado, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Gunnison Watershed School District. Situated in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the school takes advantage of its unique high-altitude setting to offer a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with a deep appreciation for the surrounding outdoor environment. The school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, leveraging its relatively small student body to ensure personalized attention and strong student-teacher relationships.
Beyond the classroom, GUNNISON HIGH SCHOOL maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture that reflects the spirit of the Gunnison Valley. The school offers a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs, frequently emphasizing resilience, teamwork, and local engagement. By integrating traditional academic preparation with opportunities for vocational learning and community service, the institution aims to prepare its students for both higher education and the professional demands of the modern workforce, all while upholding the values of the rural Colorado community it serves.
For more information, contact GUNNISON HIGH SCHOOL at (970) 641-7700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GUNNISON, CO 81230-3342
(970) 641-7700
GUNNISON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in GUNNISON, CO with about 395 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J
- Total Students:
- 395
- Teachers:
- 26.22
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 395 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GUNNISON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 78.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 52.7%
- Male
- 47.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.