Serving 791 students in grades 9-12, Rifle 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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: 791 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rifle High School's student population of 791 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
791 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 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
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Rifle High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rifle High School is 0.49, 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
#908 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
62%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
36%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rifle High School's ranking?
Rifle High School is ranked #908 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Rifle High School often compared to?
Rifle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coal Ridge High School, Glenwood Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rifle High School?
The graduation rate of Rifle High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Rifle High School?
791 students attend Rifle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Rifle High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rifle High School?
Rifle High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Rifle High School offer ?
Rifle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rifle High School part of?
Rifle High School is part of Garfield School District No. Re-2.
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