Summary:
Zip code 81621 in Colorado has just one public high school, Basalt High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 and is part of the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1, a district that ranks 54th out of 115 in the state.
Basalt High School currently ranks 203rd out of 338 Colorado high schools (40th percentile, 2 stars), with a recent improvement from the 32nd percentile in 2024–2025. The school enrolls 414 students with a 16.3 student-teacher ratio, and 47.3% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Academically, reading/writing proficiency on the PSAT 9 is 54% (2025–2026), which is 12 points below the state average of 66%, while math proficiency is 38%, just below the state's 40%. The school has improved math from 32% to 38% year-over-year, but math remains its weakest area. The graduation rate is 84.2%, close to the state's 85.6%, but the dropout rate of 3.2% is double the state average of 1.6%.
Chronic absenteeism affects nearly 30% of Basalt High School students, exceeding both district (25.8%) and state (28.4%) rates, and this likely contributes to lower academic performance and higher dropout risk. The school has remained at a 2-star rating for three consecutive years, though its overall percentile rank is trending upward. The district itself performs below state averages, so Basalt's challenges reflect a broader regional context. With a significant share of economically disadvantaged students, addressing attendance and providing targeted support in math and literacy are key priorities. While Basalt High School is the only option in zip code 81621 and shows positive momentum, it still trails the state in key metrics, making it a school to watch for future improvement.
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