Enrollment
778
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080624001097
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Rifle · Resource Index
- 44
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.3%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rifle High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rifle High School
Rifle High School is a large high school in Rifle, Colorado, enrolling 778 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.3% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 778 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 158 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (37%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 190 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Garfield School District No. Re-2 spends $12,122 per pupil, 26% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Garfield School District No. Re-2 also operates Coal Ridge High School (578 students) and Rifle Middle School (552 students) alongside Rifle High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rifle High School compares
Rifle High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,122
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Garfield School District No. Re-2, which includes Rifle High School.
$12,122
Per student
-26%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 55.9%
Federal 6.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~778 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rifle High School a good school?
Rifle High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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