Serving 778 students in grades 9-12, Rifle High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 778 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: Yes
- Rolling Enrollment: Yes
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rifle High School serves the western part of its school district in Rifle, CO, covering an area of approximately 393.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 11.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 20.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rifle High School's student population of 778 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
778 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
Yes
Live Instruction
Yes
Rolling Enrollment
Yes
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
Yes
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
Yes
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
Yes
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
Yes
School Calendar
School Motto
At Rifle High School, our vision is to empower all individuals to positively impact the world around them.
School Rankings
Rifle High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rifle High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#902 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
60%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryCross Country Running
FootballGolf
SoccerSoftball
TrackTrack and Field
Volley Ball
School Mascot
Bears
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
24 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Art ClubChess Club
Crochet ClubDrama Club
FFAFriends of Rachel
Full SpectrumMock Trial
National Honor SocietyOutdoor Club
Principal CouncilProm Commitee
Spanish ClubSTEM Club
Student CouncilUpward Bound
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
BandChoir
Jazz Band
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Dance ClubFencing Club
Ski and Snowboard ClubTennis Club
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/03/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rifle High School's ranking?
Rifle High School is ranked #902 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Rifle High School often compared to?
Rifle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coal Ridge High School, Glenwood Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rifle High School?
The graduation rate of Rifle High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Rifle High School?
778 students attend Rifle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Rifle High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rifle High School?
Rifle High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rifle High School offer ?
Rifle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rifle High School part of?
Rifle High School is part of Garfield School District No. Re-2.
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