- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fairplay, CO
South Park High School
Federal NCES profile for South Park High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080384000503
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Park High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Fairplay · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
South Park High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Park High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fairplay, CO.
School address
District: Park County School District No. Re-2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080384000503 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
South Park High School held near 129 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 11.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 080384000503 · Fairplay, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
121 enr · 17.3:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Edith Teter Elementary School (190 students)
South Park High School held near 129 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 11.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
South Park High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edith Teter El
Edith Teter Elementary School
190 students
- Lake George Ch
Lake George Charter School
152 students
- This school
South Park High School
121 students
- South Park Mid
South Park Middle School
87 students
- Guffey Charter 26
Guffey Charter School
26 students
What this shows South Park High School reports 121 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Park High School compares
South Park High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 33% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
121
Bigger than 12% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Colorado - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.8%
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
$19,413
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, South Park High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Park County School District No. Re-2 reports $19,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Park High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Teter Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake George Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Park Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Guffey Charter School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Park High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~121 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Park High School
How many students attend South Park High School?
South Park High School has 121 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fairplay, CO. CCD year-over-year: 124 (2022-23) → 129 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Park High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Park High School is 17.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Park High School?
25.8% of students at South Park High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Park High School?
The largest demographic group at South Park High School is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Fairplay, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Park High School?
South Park High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 South Park High School rank among public schools in Fairplay?
By Resource Investment Index, South Park High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fairplay, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Park County School District No. Re-2?
Besides South Park High School, Park County School District No. Re-2 also operates Edith Teter Elementary School (190 students), Lake George Charter School (152 students), and South Park Middle School (87 students). See the Park County School District No. Re-2 district page for the complete list.