ROCKY FORD JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

ROCKY FORD JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the Rocky Ford School District No. R2 school district, located in ROCKY FORD, CO with about 362 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, ROCKY FORD JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

ROCKY FORD JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located at 100 West Washington in Rocky Ford, Colorado, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the local community. As a combined junior and senior high facility, the school provides a continuous academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary success. The school is part of the Rocky Ford School District R-2, which is deeply rooted in the agricultural history of the Arkansas Valley, and it plays a central role in the social and extracurricular life of the town.

The school environment typically emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, which is common in smaller Colorado rural districts. Students at Rocky Ford have access to a variety of core academic programs, as well as opportunities for athletic participation and extracurricular involvement. By integrating junior high and high school students, the facility fosters a sense of mentorship and long-term academic development, aiming to support students through their formative adolescent years while preparing them for graduation and beyond.

For more information, contact ROCKY FORD JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (719) 254-7431 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.