Glenwood Springs High School
Glenwood Springs High School serves 948 students in grades 9-12.
Glenwood Springs High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Glenwood Springs High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Glenwood Springs High School's student population of 948 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 948 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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School Comparison
Glenwood Springs High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Glenwood Springs High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #738 out of 1768 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 45% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 51% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.60 |
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Graduation Rate | 92% | 80% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Glenwood Springs High School is Yampah Mountain School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Glenwood Springs Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Glenwood Springs Glenwood Springs Elementary School Math: 18% | Reading: 27%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 560 students10
0.5 miles
915 School Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5450 0.5 PK-5 560 - Glenwood Springs Yampah Mountain School Alternative School Grades: 6-12 | 153 students
0.8 miles
695 Red Mountain Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9463 0.8 6-12 153 - Glenwood Springs Yampah Teen Parent Program High School Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 33 students
0.8 miles
695 Red Mountain Dr
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9463 0.8 9-12 33 - Glenwood Springs Sopris Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 403 students10
2.0 miles
1150 Mount Sopris Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5400 2 PK-5 403 - Glenwood Springs Glenwood Springs Middle School Math: 26% | Reading: 30%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 422 students10
2.4 miles
120 Soccerfield Road
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 384-5500 2.4 6-8 422
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