Serving 1,002 students in grades 9-12, Glenwood Springs High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,002 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glenwood Springs High School's student population of 1,002 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,002 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Glenwood Springs High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenwood Springs High School is 0.55, 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
#407 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
54%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
41%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glenwood Springs High School's ranking?
Glenwood Springs High School is ranked #407 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Glenwood Springs High School often compared to?
Glenwood Springs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coal Ridge High School, Roaring Fork High School, Rifle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glenwood Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Glenwood Springs High School is 91%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Glenwood Springs High School?
1,002 students attend Glenwood Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Glenwood Springs High School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenwood Springs High School?
Glenwood Springs High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Glenwood Springs High School offer ?
Glenwood Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Glenwood Springs High School part of?
Glenwood Springs High School is part of Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1.
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