Buena Vista High School

Buena Vista School District No. R-31
559 RAILROAD
BUENA VISTA, CO 81211
274 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Buena Vista High School, located in the heart of the Arkansas River Valley in Buena Vista, Colorado, serves as a central hub for secondary education in Chaffee County. As a key institution within the Buena Vista School District, the high school is deeply integrated into its scenic mountain community. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit. Students have access to a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and student organizations, all of which benefit from the school's unique location near the Collegiate Peaks. By balancing rigorous educational standards with the opportunities provided by its small-town environment, Buena Vista High School strives to develop engaged, capable, and resilient students.
274
Total Students
22.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    213 (77.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    45 (16.4 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (3.3 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.1 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.7 %)
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: Buena Vista School District No. R-31
Phone: (719)395-7100
Website: http://www.bvschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 90
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 83
Grade 10 51
Grade 11 71
Grade 12 69
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Chaffee County High School
Buena Vista School District No. R-31
19 Students
613 EAST MAIN STREET
BUENA VISTA, CO 81211 (0.5 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th