Crested Butte Community School

Crested Butte Community School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
818 Red Lady Ave,  Crested Butte, CO
Gunnison Watershed School District No. RE-1J
3.9
4.3
403 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Stephanie Niemi
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
90%
Annual Tuition
$0

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
3.6
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
74.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
31%
State Average
25%
Science
45.5%
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
212:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.8%
Female
45.3%
White
91.5%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
1.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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.
University of Colorado Boulder 55 Students
Colorado State University 48 Students
University of Denver 27 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 18 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 15 Students
Montana State University 15 Students
Fort Lewis College 14 Students
University of Washington 13 Students
San Diego State University 12 Students
Colorado College 12 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 32 Students
Political Science and Government 19 Students
Psychology 16 Students
Biology 11 Students
Marketing 11 Students
Sociology 10 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 8 Students
English 8 Students
History 8 Students
Engineering 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 57 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/14/2023
I love this school, the environment that has been created here has fully set me up for my academic future. The teachers and staff dont think of each individual as a random student but as a person that we can create friendships with. Each teacher crates a perfect safe and reliable learning environment.
4.0 Senior
3/20/2023
Good school, good curriculum, open and accepting staff. A number of clubs offered both after school and at lunch.
4.0 Alum
2/11/2020
This school was very focused on math and science. A lot of engineers come out of here. It is difficult to find programs in you enjoy the arts but very there is a very good support system for applying for college.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 3 Reviews
3.0 student
5/6/2020
The staff work really hard to teach and are nice.
5.0 parent
8/28/2013
Crested Butte Community School -- beyond having a beautiful, modern facility (it s a huge building housing all grades K-12) in a breathtaking setting beneath Mt. Crested Butte -- offers top-notch teachers (very many of whom have their Masters or higher), highly awarded academic programs, relatively...
5.0 other
4/6/2011
great one on one time with administration and teachers. i still go to school here, and i know everyone in my whole high school, first and last name.

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Crested Butte Community School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Crested Butte, CO, in the Crested Butte neighborhood, and is served by the Gunnison Watershed School District No. RE-1J in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 403 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. Crested Butte Community School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $2,185,852. Discover additional schools in the area, like Crested Butte Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Crested Butte has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Crested Butte Community School.

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