Glenwood Springs High School is a high school in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, United States. It is a member of Roaring Fork School District Re-1 in Carbondale.
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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,036 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glenwood Springs High School's student population of 1,036 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,036 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Glenwood Springs High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenwood Springs High School is 0.53, 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
#503 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
57%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
38%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glenwood Springs High School's ranking?
Glenwood Springs High School is ranked #503 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Glenwood Springs High School often compared to?
Glenwood Springs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coal Ridge High School, Roaring Fork High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glenwood Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Glenwood Springs High School is 89%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Glenwood Springs High School?
1,036 students attend Glenwood Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Glenwood Springs High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenwood Springs High School?
Glenwood Springs High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Glenwood Springs High School offer ?
Glenwood Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Glenwood Springs High School part of?
Glenwood Springs High School is part of Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1.
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