Fowler High School vs. Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School
Should you attend Fowler High School or Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Fowler High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 104 students in grades 9-12, Fowler High School ranks in the top 20% 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 40-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 285 students in grades 7-12, Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
104 students
285 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#251 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1258 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
6-9%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
43
Grade 8 Students
-
59
Grade 9 Students
21
41
Grade 10 Students
29
53
Grade 11 Students
30
31
Grade 12 Students
24
58
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
33%
76%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
66%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
11%
