- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rifle, CO
Rifle High School
Federal NCES profile for Rifle High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080624001097
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rifle High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Rifle · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rifle High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rifle High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Rifle, CO.
School address
District: Garfield School District No. Re-2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080624001097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Rifle High School grew from 791 students in 2022-23 to 839 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 080624001097 · Rifle, CO High · MID · TRAD
778 enr · 16.9:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Coal Ridge High School (578 students)
Rifle High School grew from 791 students in 2022-23 to 839 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Rifle High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rifle High School
778 students
- Coal Ridge Hig
Coal Ridge High School
578 students
- Rifle Middle S
Rifle Middle School
552 students
- Riverside Scho
Riverside School
483 students
- Cactus Valley
Cactus Valley Elementary School
462 students
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary School
451 students
What this shows Rifle High School reports 778 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rifle High School compares
Rifle High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 8% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 778 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
778
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Colorado - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,874
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.1 FTE
Per 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.3%
White 37.0%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Rifle High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garfield School District No. Re-2 reports $13,874 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rifle High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Ridge High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rifle Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cactus Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rifle High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~778 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rifle High School
How many students attend Rifle High School?
Rifle High School has 778 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rifle, CO. CCD year-over-year: 791 (2022-23) → 839 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rifle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rifle High School is 16.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rifle High School?
35.3% of students at Rifle High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rifle High School?
The largest demographic group at Rifle High School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment, in Rifle, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rifle High School?
Rifle High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rifle High School rank among public schools in Rifle?
By Resource Investment Index, Rifle High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Rifle, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rifle on the city page.
What other schools are in Garfield School District No. Re-2?
Besides Rifle High School, Garfield School District No. Re-2 also operates Coal Ridge High School (578 students), Rifle Middle School (552 students), and Riverside School (483 students). See the Garfield School District No. Re-2 district page for the complete list.