Very Good
#502 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 28% in state
Glenwood Springs High School
High School · Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 · Glenwood Springs, CO
A Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1521 GRAND AVENUE, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Glenwood Springs High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Glenwood Springs High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Bike 88Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,819/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glenwood Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,632
Median home value
$726,000
Median rent
$1,812/mo
College educated
40.7%
Homeownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yampah Mountain SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Basalt High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 417 | Compare → |
| BridgesEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 76 | Compare → |
| Roaring Fork High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 453 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #3 of 14
- District spending per student
- $16,667NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Glenwood Springs High School is listed in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glenwood Springs High School
Glenwood Springs High School is a public high school in Glenwood Springs, CO, part of Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1, serving approximately 1,036 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #502 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glenwood Springs High School
What grades does Glenwood Springs High School serve?
Glenwood Springs High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Glenwood Springs High School?
Glenwood Springs High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,036 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Springs High School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glenwood Springs High School rank in CO?
Glenwood Springs High School ranks #502 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Glenwood Springs High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Glenwood Springs High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Glenwood Springs High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glenwood Springs High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Glenwood Springs High School a charter school?
No, Glenwood Springs High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glenwood Springs High School a Title I school?
No, Glenwood Springs High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glenwood Springs High School?
47.4% of students at Glenwood Springs High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Garfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.7%
- Phone
- (970) 384-5555
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 81601)
- 16,268
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81601; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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