Roaring Fork High School

rfhs.rfsd.k12.co.us/

427 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Roaring Fork High School, located in Carbondale, Colorado, serves as a central hub for secondary education within the Roaring Fork School District. Nestled in the heart of the Roaring Fork Valley, the school draws from a diverse local population and is known for fostering a strong sense of community. The curriculum emphasizes a balance of rigorous academic preparation and opportunities for personal development, supported by a staff dedicated to student success in a picturesque, mountain-town environment.

Beyond the classroom, Roaring Fork High School is well-regarded for its active student life and commitment to holistic growth. The school offers a variety of extracurricular programs, ranging from competitive athletics and performing arts to various clubs and community-service initiatives. By leveraging its unique location, the school often integrates the surrounding natural landscape into its culture, encouraging students to engage with their community and develop a sense of stewardship and local pride as they prepare for post-secondary opportunities.

427

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roaring Fork High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	206
Black	4
Two or More	13
American Indian	5

Hispanic
206 (48.2 %)
White
199 (46.6 %)
Two or More
13 (3.0 %)
American Indian
5 (1.2 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1
Phone:	(970)384-5757
Website:	http://rfhs.rfsd.k12.co.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	427
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	166
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 135

Grade 10 116

Grade 11 97

Grade 12 79