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Roaring Fork High School vs. Glenwood Springs High School

Should you attend Roaring Fork High School or Glenwood Springs 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
Roaring Fork High School
2270 Highway 133
Carbondale, CO 81623
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Glenwood Springs High School
1521 Grand Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Roaring Fork High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 453 students in grades 9-12, Roaring Fork High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,036 students in grades 9-12, Glenwood Springs High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
453 students
1,036 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Roaring Fork High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Glenwood Springs High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Roaring Fork High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Glenwood Springs High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
55 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Roaring Fork High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Glenwood Springs High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Roaring Fork High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Springs High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#556 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
#503 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Roaring Fork High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Glenwood Springs High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in CO)
39%
(Top 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roaring Fork High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glenwood Springs High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roaring Fork High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glenwood Springs High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Top 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 50% in CO)
89%
(Top 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Roaring Fork High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Glenwood Springs High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Roaring Fork High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Glenwood Springs High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
130
278
Grade 10 Students
126
246
Grade 11 Students
102
265
Grade 12 Students
95
247

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Roaring Fork High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Glenwood Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Roaring Fork High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Glenwood Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
48%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Roaring Fork High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Glenwood Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Roaring Fork High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Glenwood Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
46%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Roaring Fork High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Glenwood Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Roaring Fork High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Glenwood Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.56
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Roaring Fork High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Glenwood Springs High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Roaring Fork High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Glenwood Springs High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Roaring Fork High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Glenwood Springs High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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