- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Edwards, CO
Red Canyon High School
Federal NCES profile for Red Canyon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080354001756
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Canyon High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Edwards · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Canyon High School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Canyon High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Edwards, CO.
School address
District: Eagle County School District No. Re 50 · Colorado
NCES ID 080354001756 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Red Canyon High School grew from 155 students in 2022-23 to 169 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 080354001756 · Edwards, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
157 enr · 8.3:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Valley High School (980 students)
Red Canyon High School grew from 155 students in 2022-23 to 169 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 16.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Red Canyon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Valley H
Eagle Valley High School
980 students
- Battle Mountai
Battle Mountain High School
916 students
- Homestake Peak
Homestake Peak School
421 students
- Gypsum Element
Gypsum Elementary School
395 students
- Eagle County C 360
Eagle County Charter Academy
360 students
- This school 157
Red Canyon High School
157 students
What this shows Red Canyon High School reports 157 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Canyon High School compares
Red Canyon High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.3:1 | ▼ 50% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 33% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 4% in Colorado - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,183
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 74 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.0%
White 23.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Red Canyon High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eagle County School District No. Re 50 reports $16,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Canyon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Battle Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Homestake Peak School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gypsum Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle County Charter Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Canyon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~157 students)
Frequently asked questions about Red Canyon High School
How many students attend Red Canyon High School?
Red Canyon High School has 157 students enrolled. It is a high school in Edwards, CO. CCD year-over-year: 155 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Canyon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Canyon High School is 8.3:1, which is 50% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 47% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red Canyon High School?
25.8% of students at Red Canyon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Canyon High School?
The largest demographic group at Red Canyon High School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.0% of enrollment, in Edwards, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Canyon High School?
Red Canyon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Red Canyon High School rank among high schools in Edwards?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Canyon High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Edwards, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Edwards on the city page.
What other schools are in Eagle County School District No. Re 50?
Besides Red Canyon High School, Eagle County School District No. Re 50 also operates Eagle Valley High School (980 students), Battle Mountain High School (916 students), and Homestake Peak School (421 students). See the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 district page for the complete list.