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School Comparison

Buena Vista High School
vs.
Salida High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Buena Vista High School
Salida High School
  • Salida High School reported a higher students per counselor than Buena Vista High School (378.6:1 vs. 248.6:1).
  • Salida High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Buena Vista High School (121 vs. 59).
  • Salida High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Buena Vista High School (99 vs. 54).
  • Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Salida High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Buena Vista High School (99 vs. 54).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Salida High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Buena Vista High School (82 vs. 57).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Salida High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Buena Vista High School (121 vs. 59).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Salida High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Buena Vista High School (12 vs. 4).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Salida High School reported a higher students per counselor than Buena Vista High School (378.6:1 vs. 248.6:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

19 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Buena Vista High School
$14,438.95
Salida High School
$16,273.55
Local revenue share
Buena Vista High School
69.6%
Salida High School
57.7%
State revenue share
Buena Vista High School
24.4%
Salida High School
29%
Federal revenue share
Buena Vista High School
6%
Salida High School
13.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Buena Vista High School
20.9%
Salida High School
25.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Chaffee County
$70,909
Chaffee County
$70,909
Poverty rate
Chaffee County
10%
Chaffee County
10%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Chaffee County
45.4%
Chaffee County
45.4%
Unemployment rate
Chaffee County
4%
Chaffee County
4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.