For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,213 students in 81601, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in 81601, CO are Glenwood Springs High School and Yampah Mountain School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 81601 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 81601, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 81601 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Glenwood Springs High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81601, CO Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glenwood Springs High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1521 Grand Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 384-5555
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 384-5555
Gr: 9-12 | 1,032 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
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%
81601, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Project Rebound High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
695 Red Mountain Dr
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9546
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9546
Gr: 8-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Yampah Teen Parent Program High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
695 Red Mountain Dr
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9463
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9463
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 81601, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in 81601, CO include Glenwood Springs High School and Yampah Mountain School.
How many public high schools are located in 81601?
2 public high schools are located in 81601.
What is the racial composition of students in 81601?
81601 public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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