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Colorado River BOCES School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 181 students in Colorado River BOCES School District.
Public Schools in Colorado River BOCES School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,896 Schools
# Students
181 Students
864,893 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
52,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
47%
Graduation Rate
75%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.8%
33.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
48%
37%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
49%
49%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $69,276 is higher than the state median of $15,523. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $66,028 is higher than the state median of $15,842. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$69,276
$15,523
Spending / Student
$66,028
$15,842
Best Colorado River BOCES School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yampah Mountain School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
695 Red Mountain Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9463
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9463
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
695 Red Mt Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 948-3581
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 948-3581
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colorado River BOCES School District?
Colorado River BOCES School District manages 2 public schools serving 181 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado River BOCES School District?
49% of Colorado River BOCES School District students are White, 48% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colorado River BOCES School District?
Colorado River BOCES School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Colorado River BOCES School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $66,028 is higher than the state median of $15,842. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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