Serving 169 students in grades 9-12, Red Canyon High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Red Canyon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Red Canyon High School's student population of 169 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
School Motto
RCHS is a community centered around meeting the diverse needs of our students in order to develop individuals who are: respectful, community-minded, hopeful, and self-aware.
School Rankings
Red Canyon High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Red Canyon High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1158 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
66%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
31%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Canyon High School's ranking?
Red Canyon High School is ranked #1158 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Red Canyon High School often compared to?
Red Canyon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Valley High School, Battle Mountain High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Red Canyon High School?
The graduation rate of Red Canyon High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Red Canyon High School?
169 students attend Red Canyon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Red Canyon High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Red Canyon High School?
Red Canyon High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Red Canyon High School offer ?
Red Canyon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Red Canyon High School part of?
Red Canyon High School is part of Eagle County School District No. Re 50.
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