Crested Butte Secondary School

Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J
818 RED LADY AVENUE
CRESTED BUTTE, CO 81224
400 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Crested Butte Secondary School (CBSS) is a public institution located in the heart of the Gunnison Valley, serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the Gunnison Watershed School District, the school is known for its rigorous academic environment and its deep integration with the surrounding mountain community. It offers a unique educational experience that emphasizes experiential learning, taking full advantage of its proximity to the Rockies to provide students with robust outdoor education programs alongside their core curriculum.

The school is characterized by a strong sense of community and a commitment to fostering both intellectual and personal growth. With a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, CBSS balances traditional classroom instruction with project-based learning and extracurricular opportunities, such as competitive athletics and arts programs. By maintaining close ties to the town of Crested Butte, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens who are connected to their environment and equipped to succeed in a global society.
400
Total Students
28.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    363 (90.7%)
  • Hispanic
    25 (6.2%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.0%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5%)
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: Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J
Phone: (970)641-7720
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 56
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 6 46
Grade 7 71
Grade 8 49
Grade 9 63
Grade 10 55
Grade 11 66
Grade 12 50
Gender Ratio