Chaffee County High School

Buena Vista School District No. R-31
613 EAST MAIN STREET
BUENA VISTA, CO 81211
19 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Chaffee County High School, located in Buena Vista, Colorado, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Buena Vista School District. Designed to provide a personalized approach to learning, the school focuses on supporting students who may benefit from a non-traditional environment. By offering smaller class sizes and more individualized attention, the institution aims to help students overcome academic or personal challenges, remain engaged in their studies, and ultimately complete their high school graduation requirements.

The school emphasizes a supportive culture that prioritizes student well-being, credit recovery, and career readiness. By tailoring instruction to meet the diverse needs of its student body, Chaffee County High School provides a flexible pathway to success, ensuring that students have the necessary resources and guidance to transition effectively into post-secondary education or the workforce. Further information regarding their specific programs and academic calendar can be found on the official district website at http://www.bvschools.org.
19
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    14 (73.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (21.1 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (5.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative 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)395-4064
Website: http://www.bvschools.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 19
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 11
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 1
Grade 10 6
Grade 11 3
Grade 12 9
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Buena Vista High School
Buena Vista School District No. R-31
274 Students
559 RAILROAD
BUENA VISTA, CO 81211 (0.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th