Serving 271 students in grades 7-12, Rocky Ford Junior/senior 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 134.6 square miles around Rocky Ford, CO, with typical drives to the school ranging from 10 to 15 minutes and the furthest edge being about 11 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School's student population of 271 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
271 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rocky Ford Junior/senior 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 Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School is 0.37, 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
#1256 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
77%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Gold
School Mascot
Meloneer
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School is ranked #1256 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Rocky Ford Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Junta Jr/sr High School, La Junta Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School?
271 students attend Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School?
Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School offer ?
Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School part of?
Rocky Ford Junior/senior High School is part of Rocky Ford School District No. R2.
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