Glenwood Springs High School

Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1
1521 GRAND AVENUE
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81601
1,002 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Glenwood Springs High School (GSHS), located at 1521 Grand Avenue in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, serves as a central hub for secondary education in the Roaring Fork Valley. As a key institution within the Roaring Fork School District, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for college and career success through a blend of rigorous academics, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and a wide array of extracurricular activities. The school is well-known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, often referred to as the "home of the Demons."

Beyond its academic offerings, Glenwood Springs High School takes advantage of its unique mountain location by fostering an environment that encourages outdoor engagement and community involvement. The school typically serves a diverse student population and provides various support services, athletic programs, and arts initiatives designed to develop well-rounded students. By balancing traditional instruction with modern educational strategies, GSHS remains a vital educational pillar for the families and youth living within the Glenwood Springs area.
1,002
Total Students
52.6
Full-Time Teachers
19.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    545 (54.4 %)
  • White
    414 (41.3 %)
  • Two or More
    25 (2.5 %)
  • Asian
    7 (0.7 %)
  • Black
    6 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.5 %)
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)384-5555
Website: http://gshs.rfsd.k12.co.us/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,002
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 380
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 101

* 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 9 237
Grade 10 286
Grade 11 266
Grade 12 213
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Yampah Mountain School
Colorado River BOCES
169 Students
695 RED MOUNTAIN DRIVE
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81601 (0.8 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th