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Red Canyon High School (0205)

High school

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0256 CEMEMTARY ROAD
EDWARDS, CO 81631

Alternative Education Campus (AEC).

137

Total Students Served

Grade 9 - Grade 12

School Profile


About Red Canyon High School (0205)

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Red Canyon High School

2025-2026

Red Canyon High School (RCHS) is an alternative high school within Eagle County Schools that serves students needing a different educational environment, with campuses in Edwards and Gypsum . RCHS focuses on small class sizes (around 10-16 students), personalized instruction, and community-based learning through "Crew" advisories, extended community service opportunities, and flexible scheduling. The school emphasizes building strong student-teacher relationships and aims to prepare students for… life beyond graduation by offering resources like ACT prep and various post-secondary planning options.  Educational approach Small class sizes:  Core classes are capped at 10?16 students to allow for more personalized attention. Crew system:  Students are grouped into cohorts of 30 or fewer, with each group assigned three teachers to provide support and monitoring. Community-based learning:  RCHS emphasizes learning through community service, internships, apprenticeships, and physical/outdoor education in addition to core subjects. Flexible scheduling:  The school year is structured in "octers," or shortened terms, instead of traditional quarters or semesters. Restorative practices:  The school uses restorative practices to address conflict, focusing on repairing harm and understanding different perspectives.  Student support Comprehensive resources:  RCHS provides a wide range of support services, including ACT preparation and counseling. Individualized learning:  The curriculum includes specialized courses to meet individual student needs, interests, and graduation requirements. Strong relationships:  The "Crew" system is designed to ensure every student develops a strong relationship with at least one educator.  Admissions Alternative high school:  RCHS is an alternative high school for students who need a different learning environment than a traditional high school provides. Interview required:  Admission to RCHS requires an interview process

Enrollment

137

School Year: 2025-2026
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Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

School Year: 2024-2025
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Final 2025 Performance Rating

Attendance Rate

77.7%

School Year: 2024-2025
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4-Year Grad Rate

55.3%

School Year: 2024-2025
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Dropout Rate

7.9%

School Year: 2024-2025
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Average SAT & PSAT Scores

SAT Grade 11:

794

PSAT Grade 10:

762

PSAT Grade 9:

- -

School Year: 2024-2025
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Chronically Absent

79.5%

School Year: 2024-2025
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