RYE HIGH SCHOOL
RYE HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Pueblo County School District 70 school district, located in RYE, CO with about 229 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 14 teachers, RYE HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
RYE HIGH SCHOOL, located in the small mountain community of Rye, Colorado, serves as a central educational hub for students within the Pueblo County School District 70. As a rural secondary school, it fosters a close-knit environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes both academic growth and community engagement. The school is known for its strong school spirit, often centered around its athletic programs and extracurricular activities, which play a significant role in the daily life of the student body.
Academically, RYE HIGH SCHOOL provides a standard core curriculum complemented by various elective opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. The school's location near the Wet Mountains offers a unique backdrop for its educational experience, encouraging a connection to the local environment and community values. By leveraging its resources as part of the larger District 70 network, RYE HIGH SCHOOL balances the advantages of a small-town school setting with the stability and administrative support of a broader school system.
For more information, contact RYE HIGH SCHOOL at (719) 489-2271 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
RYE, CO 81069
(719) 489-2271
http://ryh.district70.org
RYE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in RYE, CO with about 229 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pueblo County School District 70
- Total Students:
- 229
- Teachers:
- 14.24
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 229 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RYE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.