Bayfield High School

Bayfield School District No. 10Jt-R
800 CO RD 501
BAYFIELD, CO 81122
423 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Bayfield High School, located in the small mountain community of Bayfield, Colorado, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Bayfield School District 10-J. Situated in the scenic San Juan Basin, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. As a comprehensive high school, it offers a diverse curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory tracks, career and technical education, or various elective programs.

Beyond the classroom, Bayfield High School is known for its active campus culture and strong sense of community spirit, particularly regarding its athletic programs, known as the Wolverines. The school integrates extracurricular opportunities—including arts, clubs, and sports—to encourage student engagement and leadership. By leveraging its location near Durango, the school aims to balance rigorous academic standards with a focus on student well-being and community involvement, striving to equip graduates with the skills necessary to excel in an evolving global landscape.
423
Total Students
31.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    303 (71.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    72 (17.0 %)
  • American Indian
    26 (6.1 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (4.5 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Bayfield School District No. 10Jt-R
Phone: (970)884-9521
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 120
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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 9 122
Grade 10 117
Grade 11 84
Grade 12 100
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Ignacio High School
Ignacio School District No. 11Jt
201 Students
315 BECKER STREET
IGNACIO, CO 81137 (8.6 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th