Rifle High School

Rifle High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1350 Prefontaine Ave,  Rifle, CO
Garfield School District No. Re-2
3.8
1.6
839 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
C
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
540
Verbal
550
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
23
Reading
21
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

3
Equity
3
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Science
11.5%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
352:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
Hispanic
61.9%
White
35.5%
Two or more races
1.6%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Colorado Mesa University 189 Students
Colorado State University 156 Students
Colorado Mountain College 110 Students
University of Colorado Denver 82 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 79 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 70 Students
University of Northern Colorado 62 Students
University of Denver 58 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 56 Students
University of Wyoming 47 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 50 Students
Business 41 Students
Psychology 26 Students
Biology 17 Students
Elementary Education 15 Students
Marketing 14 Students
Criminology 14 Students
Mechanical Engineering 13 Students
Dental Hygiene 12 Students
Cosmetology 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 118 Reviews
4.0 Senior
5/1/2025
Overall my experience at Rifle High School has been good. My first two years of school I completely gave up, and did not try. My junior year is when I started to push myself to be a better student. I am proud to say that my grades have been improving. I am also currently taking college classes and I have a 4.0 gpa in the Rifle Colorado Mountain College.
2.0 Freshman
3/27/2025
school so bunz most of the student do that za n dont care about the school they vandalize it ts its so ssa that the teachers cant do nun bout them kids they js let them do whatever sports are bad coaches erything
5.0 Senior
10/29/2024
While I will miss my school when I go to college, I can't wait to leave at the same time. It's not perfect, nothing in this world is, but it is still home. I made my closest friends here, discovered who I am. I love yet hate this school. I love it because without it, I wouldn't have found my "family", my path in life, but I hate it because, to be honest, some of these people are very slow walkers. To be serious, its just that it took 4 years to find where I belong, and I wouldn't wish that on someone else. It isn't the best school, but it's good enough for a certain few to call home.
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1.6 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/11/2025
Run far and as fast away from this school as you can. You can't expel your way to a better Great School rating!!!!Do your kids and yourself a favor and find somewhere else!
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1.0 parent
5/10/2013
I have two children attend RHS and was so disappointed in the staff and how they handle issues, whether bahavior or grades. I felt there was only 1 teacher who truly cared about my student and was a mentor. There was never any communication from the teachers or working together with parents if issue...
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2.0 parent
2/21/2013
Very few caring teachers who actually teach. Poor leadership from the staff. I wish I hadn't waited until 11th grade to pull her out.
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2.0 parent
4/7/2010
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Rifle High School

Rifle High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Rifle, CO, in the Rifle neighborhood, and is served by the Garfield School District No. Re-2 in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 839 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Rifle High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $498,260. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rifle Middle School, Wamsley Elementary School, Highland Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Rifle has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rifle High School.

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