Serving 839 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 839 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: Yes
- Rolling Enrollment: Yes
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rifle High School's student population of 839 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
839 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1905
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
Last Day of School
Thu. May 28, 2026
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 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#902 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
60%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
38%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bears
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%.
How many students attend Rifle High School?
839 students attend Rifle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Rifle High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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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