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).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School's student population of 285 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rocky Ford Junior/senior 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 Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School is 0.38, 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
#1258 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
76%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
22%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School is ranked #1258 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Rocky Ford Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Junta Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School?
285 students attend Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School?
Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School offer ?
Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School part of?
Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School is part of Rocky Ford School District No. R2.
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