Aspen High School

Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta
235 HIGH SCHOOL ROAD
ASPEN, CO 81611
559 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Aspen High School, located at 235 High School Road in Aspen, Colorado, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Aspen School District. Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the school is known for its rigorous academic environment and its commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and character development. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, diverse elective options, and unique experiential learning opportunities that leverage the school’s proximity to Aspen’s world-class outdoor environment.

Beyond the classroom, Aspen High School places a significant emphasis on extracurricular engagement, boasting a strong tradition in athletics, the arts, and community service. The school’s culture is often characterized by a strong sense of school spirit and a personalized approach to education, aiming to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond. By balancing high academic expectations with a supportive community atmosphere, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to navigate a global society.
559
Total Students
44.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    452 (80.9%)
  • Hispanic
    82 (14.7%)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.1%)
  • Asian
    11 (2.0%)
  • Black
    2 (0.4%)
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: Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta
Phone: (970)925-3760
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 559
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 9 131
Grade 10 163
Grade 11 128
Grade 12 137
Gender Ratio