For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,201 students in Glenwood Springs, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Glenwood Springs, 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.
Glenwood Springs, CO public high schools 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 Glenwood Springs have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public high schools.
Glenwood Springs, CO public high school 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 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Glenwood Springs, CO (2025)
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 | 1,036 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 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 | 165 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Glenwood Springs, 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 Glenwood Springs, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Glenwood Springs, CO include Glenwood Springs High School and Yampah Mountain School.
How many public high schools are located in Glenwood Springs?
2 public high schools are located in Glenwood Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Glenwood Springs?
Glenwood Springs public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Glenwood Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Glenwood Springs include: Yampah Mountain School vs. Glenwood Springs High School
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