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How has Aspen High School changed in the last five years, for better or worse?
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Enrollment
559
High
DISTRICT 317 · STATE 627
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ASPEN SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 080228000047
Aspen High School
235 HIGH SCHOOL ROAD, ASPEN, CO 81611 · (970) 925-3760 · Pitkin County
GRADES 09–12HIGH33-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL559 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
45 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.4:1 · STATE 16.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 50%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 131 | 23% |
| Grade 10 | 163 | 29% |
| Grade 11 | 128 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 137 | 25% |
Student demographics
32%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 32% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Based on grade levels within Aspen School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Aspen High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 559 | #153 of 409 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.5:1 | #26 of 250 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 32.4% | #218 of 250 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +2.6% | #88 of 108 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
559
+5 (+1%) vs 2020
+99% since 1990-91, when it was 281
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
was 13.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 559 | 44.6 | 12.5:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 560 | 49 | 11.4:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 529 | 47.9 | 11.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 554 | 42 | 13.2:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 545 | 43.1 | 12.6:1 | 4% (24) |
| 2015-16 | 567 | 44 | 12.9:1 | 5% (26) |
| 2010-11 | 546 | 41 | 13.3:1 | 3% (19) |
| 2000-01 | 393 | 31 | 12.7:1 | 1% (5) |
| 1990-91 | 281 | 22 | 12.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Aspen High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 3% (545 to 559); teachers up 3% (43.1 to 44.6).
About Aspen High School
Aspen High School, located in ASPEN, Colorado, is a medium-sized high school. Grades offered run from 9 through 12, with 559 students enrolled.
Aspen High School is run by Aspen School District, whose 5 schools enroll 1,584 students.
Aspen High School's enrollment is 81% White. The school is also 15% Hispanic and 2% multiracial. For comparison, Pitkin County is about 84% White. The school's diversity index is 32%, meaning two students picked at random have a 32% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The school has about 12.5 students per teacher and 44.6 full-time-equivalent teachers. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 16.9:1 average for high schools in Colorado.
According to the American Community Survey, in Pitkin County, the median household income is $102,645, 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 4% of people live in poverty. Aspen High School is one of 7 public schools in the county.
Nearest public school: Aspen Preschool, less than a tenth of a mile away. A five-mile radius around the school includes 3 other public schools.
The school is in a town far from an urbanized area, according to its NCES locale (Town: Remote).
The student count changed little between 2020-21 (554) and 2024-25 (559).
Posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs are welcome on this page. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Pitkin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
16,985
Census ACS
Median income
$102,645
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
63%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
2,365 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Aspen School District
- Aspen Elementary SchoolElementary · 449 students
- Aspen Middle SchoolMiddle · 414 students
- Aspen Community Charter SchoolElementary · 135 students
- Aspen PreschoolElementary · 27 students
Other schools in ASPEN
- Aspen Elementary SchoolElementary · 449 students
- Aspen Middle SchoolMiddle · 414 students
- Aspen PreschoolElementary · 27 students
Nearby schools
- Aspen Preschool0.1 mi · 27
- Aspen Middle School0.1 mi · 414
- Aspen Elementary School0.1 mi · 449
- Aspen Community Charter School6.1 mi · 135
- Basalt High School15.3 mi · 414
- Basalt Middle School15.5 mi · 367
Frequently asked questions
About Aspen High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Aspen High School?
Aspen High School enrolls approximately 559 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Aspen High School serve?
Aspen High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Aspen High School?
Approximately 12.5:1 students per teacher at Aspen High School.
How diverse is Aspen High School?
Aspen High School reports a student body of 81% White, 15% Hispanic, 0% Black, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Aspen High School public or private?
Aspen High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Aspen School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.