Coal Ridge High School is a public secondary school in New Castle, Colorado, United States. It serves New Castle, Silt, and Rifle. It is within Garfield School District Re-2. The school was founded in 2005. Its cheer team has won five state championships They have placed 2nd three times.
Serving 578 students in grades 9-12, Coal Ridge High School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 578 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Coal Ridge High School serves the eastern part of New Castle, CO, covering an attendance area of approximately 413.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 20.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coal Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Coal Ridge High School's student population of 578 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
578 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
Yes
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
Yes
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coal Ridge High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coal Ridge High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#804 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
50%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Titans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coal Ridge High School's ranking?
Coal Ridge High School is ranked #804 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Coal Ridge High School often compared to?
Coal Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenwood Springs High School, Rifle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coal Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Coal Ridge High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Coal Ridge High School?
578 students attend Coal Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Coal Ridge High School students are Hispanic, 48% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coal Ridge High School?
Coal Ridge High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Coal Ridge High School offer ?
Coal Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coal Ridge High School part of?
Coal Ridge High School is part of Garfield School District No. Re-2.
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