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Best Chaffee County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 725 students in Chaffee County, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Chaffee County, CO are Salida High School, Chaffee County High School and Horizons Exploratory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chaffee County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Chaffee County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public high schools.
Chaffee County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buena Vista High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Chaffee County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salida High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
26 Jones Avenue
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Chaffee County High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
613 East Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Horizons Exploratory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
310 E 9th Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5252
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Buena Vista High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
559 Railroad
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Chaffee County, CO

Chaffee County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Arrowhead Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
P O Box 1199
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4675
Gr: 5-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Buena Vista Online Academy (Closed 2014)
613 East Main St
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Gr: 3-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Chaffee County, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Chaffee County, CO include Salida High School, Chaffee County High School and Horizons Exploratory Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Chaffeeunty?
4 public high schools are located in Chaffeeunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Chaffeeunty?
Chaffeeunty public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Chaffeeunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Chaffeeunty include: Salida High School vs. Buena Vista High School, Buena Vista High School vs. Salida High School

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