Serving 527 students in grades 9-12, Coal Ridge High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 527 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coal Ridge High School's student population of 527 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
Yes
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
Yes
School Rankings
Coal Ridge High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coal Ridge High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#722 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
49%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
49%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coal Ridge High School's ranking?
Coal Ridge High School is ranked #722 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Coal Ridge High School often compared to?
Coal Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rifle High School, Glenwood Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coal Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Coal Ridge High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Coal Ridge High School?
527 students attend Coal Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Coal Ridge High School students are Hispanic, 49% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coal Ridge High School?
Coal Ridge High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Coal Ridge High School offer ?
Coal Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Coal Ridge High School part of?
Coal Ridge High School is part of Garfield School District No. Re-2.
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