Glenwood Springs High School

1521 Grand Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,002 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,002 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in CO)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 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 1,002 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,002 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

Glenwood Springs High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenwood Springs High School is 0.55, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#407 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Glenwood Springs High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Glenwood Springs High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glenwood Springs High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Glenwood Springs High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Glenwood Springs High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Glenwood Springs High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
54%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Glenwood Springs High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Glenwood Springs High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
41%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Glenwood Springs High School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Glenwood Springs High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Glenwood Springs High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Glenwood Springs High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
91%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Glenwood Springs High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Glenwood Springs High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Glenwood Springs High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glenwood Springs High School's ranking?
Glenwood Springs High School is ranked #407 out of 1,779 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, Rifle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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 91%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Glenwood Springs High School?
1,002 students attend Glenwood Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Glenwood Springs High School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 16:1.
What grades does Glenwood Springs High School offer ?
Glenwood Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,002 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 91% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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