Serving 472 students in grades 9-12, Roaring Fork High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roaring Fork High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Roaring Fork High School's student population of 472 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
472 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Roaring Fork High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roaring Fork High School is 0.55, 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
#556 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
48%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
47%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roaring Fork High School's ranking?
Roaring Fork High School is ranked #556 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Roaring Fork High School often compared to?
Roaring Fork High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenwood Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roaring Fork High School?
The graduation rate of Roaring Fork High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Roaring Fork High School?
472 students attend Roaring Fork High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Roaring Fork High School students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roaring Fork High School?
Roaring Fork High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Roaring Fork High School offer ?
Roaring Fork High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Roaring Fork High School part of?
Roaring Fork High School is part of Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1.
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