For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,881 students in Eagle County, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Eagle County, CO are Basalt High School, Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa) and Battle Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eagle County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Eagle County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Eagle County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Eagle Valley High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Eagle County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Basalt High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Southside Drive
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5959
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5959
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa)
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Academy Loop
Minturn, CO 81645
(970) 328-2832
Minturn, CO 81645
(970) 328-2832
Gr: 5-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Battle Mountain High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 Miller Ranch Road
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 328-2930
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 328-2930
Gr: 9-12 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Eagle Valley High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
641 Valley Road
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8960
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8960
Gr: 9-12 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Red Canyon High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
0256 Cememtary Road
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 926-8107
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 926-8107
Gr: 9-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
World Academy High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
948 Chambers Avenue
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-9072
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-9072
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Eagle County, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Eagle County, CO include Basalt High School, Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa) and Battle Mountain High School.
How many public high schools are located in Eagleunty?
8 public high schools are located in Eagleunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Eagleunty?
Eagleunty public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Eagleunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Eagleunty include: Eagle Valley High School vs. Battle Mountain High School, Battle Mountain High School vs. Eagle Valley High School, Red Canyon High School vs. Eagle Valley High School
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