Very Good
#602 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 33% in state
Roaring Fork High School
High School · Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 · Carbondale, CO
A Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2270 HIGHWAY 133, Carbondale, CO 81623
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Roaring Fork High School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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
45.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Roaring Fork 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated780/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carbondale), 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
$98,549
Median home value
$835,000
Median rent
$2,094/mo
College educated
50.4%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81623; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BridgesEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Colorado Rocky Mountain SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| Basalt High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 417 | Compare → |
| Glenwood Springs High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,036 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Roaring Fork High School is listed in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roaring Fork High School
Roaring Fork High School is a public high school in Carbondale, CO, part of Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1, serving approximately 453 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #602 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roaring Fork High School
What grades does Roaring Fork High School serve?
Roaring Fork High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Roaring Fork High School?
Roaring Fork High School has an enrollment of approximately 453 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roaring Fork High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roaring Fork High School is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roaring Fork High School rank in CO?
Roaring Fork High School ranks #602 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Roaring Fork High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Roaring Fork High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Roaring Fork High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roaring Fork High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Roaring Fork High School a charter school?
No, Roaring Fork High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Roaring Fork High School a Title I school?
No, Roaring Fork High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roaring Fork High School?
45.5% of students at Roaring Fork 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
- 453
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Garfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.0%
- Phone
- (970) 384-5757
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 81623)
- 16,349
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 81623; 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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