Basalt High School

Basalt High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
600 Southside Dr,  Basalt, CO
Roaring Fork School District
3.4
5.0
417 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
28
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
53.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
18.8%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
188:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Hispanic
58.2%
White
39.6%
Two or more races
1.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Colorado State University 96 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 91 Students
Colorado Mesa University 61 Students
University of Denver 42 Students
University of Colorado Denver 36 Students
Colorado Mountain College 36 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 34 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 33 Students
University of Northern Colorado 29 Students
Fort Lewis College 26 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 39 Students
Business 38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 19 Students
Nursing 16 Students
Biology 16 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 15 Students
Environmental Science 15 Students
Computer Science 14 Students
Political Science and Government 13 Students
Architecture 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 43 Reviews
3.0 Alum
2/23/2022
A classic small public school good and bad parts but mostly good. People are very hit or miss but overall the school is pretty okay.
4.0 Senior
11/13/2020
I love the people and teachers there, it is quite the community and I love knowing everyone at my school.
3.0 Senior
10/10/2019
Just a normal high school. Basalt High is decently small and has all of the normal cliques and troubles of a normal high school. I will say the Basalt community is phenomenal when it comes to needing to come together in difficult times.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 teacher
7/26/2008

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Basalt High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Basalt, CO and is served by the Roaring Fork School District in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 417 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Basalt High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 28. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cornerstone Classical School, Basalt Middle School, Basalt Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Basalt has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Basalt High School.

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