Basalt High School

455 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Basalt High School, located in the heart of the Roaring Fork Valley, serves as a central educational hub for the town of Basalt, Colorado. As part of the Roaring Fork School District, the school maintains a strong commitment to academic rigor and college readiness, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses and diverse elective programs. The school is known for its relatively intimate size, which fosters a close-knit community atmosphere where teachers and staff can provide personalized support to a diverse student body.

Beyond the classroom, Basalt High School places a significant emphasis on holistic development, encouraging students to engage in a wide array of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics and performing arts to various student-led clubs. The school’s location also allows for unique outdoor educational opportunities, reflecting the active, mountain-town culture of the surrounding community. With a focus on preparing students for life after graduation, the school integrates technology and modern instructional practices to help its graduates thrive in both higher education and the global workforce.

455

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Basalt High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	265
Asian	2
Two or More	8

Hispanic
265 (58.2 %)
White
180 (39.6 %)
Two or More
8 (1.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1
Phone:	(970)384-5959
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 120

Grade 10 130

Grade 11 93

Grade 12 112