Glenwood Springs High School
Tel:
(970)384-5555
- Glenwood Springs High School serves 918 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 36% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 38% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Glenwood Springs High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Glenwood Springs High School's student population of 918 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 918 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Glenwood Springs High School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Glenwood Springs High School is 0.53, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #669 out of 1,704 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 44% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 53% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.60 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Roaring Fork No. Re-1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Glenwood Springs High School is Yampah Mountain School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Glenwood Springs Glenwood Springs Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 547 students
0.5 miles
915 School Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970)384-5450 0.5 PK-5 547 - Glenwood Springs Yampah Mountain School Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 163 students
0.8 miles
695 Red Mountain Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970)945-9463 0.8 6-12 163 - Glenwood Springs Sopris Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 657 students
2.0 miles
1150 Mount Sopris Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970)384-5400 2.0 PK-5 657 - Glenwood Springs Glenwood Springs Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 543 students
2.4 miles
120 Soccerfield Road
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970)384-5500 2.4 6-8 543 - Glenwood Springs Two Rivers Community School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 228 students
2.9 miles
195 Center Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970)309-3529 2.9 K-8 228
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