Enrollment
121
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080384000503
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Fairplay · Resource Index
- 36
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Park High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Park High School
South Park High School is a small high school in Fairplay, Colorado, enrolling 121 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 121 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 103 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #78, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 124 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 27 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 121 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Park County School District No. Re-2 also operates Edith Teter Elementary School (190 students) and Lake George Charter School (152 students) alongside South Park High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Park High School compares
South Park High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,183
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Park County School District No. Re-2, which includes South Park High School.
$16,183
Per student
-1%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.0%
State 14.9%
Federal 6.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~121 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Fairplay on the city page.
Is South Park High School a good school?
South Park High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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