Rifle High School

Garfield School District No. Re-2
1350 PREFONTAINE AVE
RIFLE, CO 81650
778 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Rifle High School, located in Rifle, Colorado, serves as a central educational hub for the Garfield School District Re-2. As the home of the "Bears," the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience that balances rigorous academic preparation with a wide array of extracurricular activities. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are heading to college, pursuing vocational training, or entering the workforce immediately after graduation.

Beyond its core curriculum, Rifle High School is deeply integrated into the local community, promoting school spirit through robust athletic programs, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The campus at 1350 Prefontaine Avenue utilizes modern facilities to support diverse learning styles, and the district’s mission focuses on continuous improvement and student engagement. By providing both traditional instruction and opportunities for career and technical education, the school strives to equip its students with the skills and character needed to thrive in the 21st-century landscape.
778
Total Students
38.6
Full-Time Teachers
20.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    469 (60.3%)
  • White
    288 (37.0%)
  • Two or More
    15 (1.9%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4%)
  • Black
    2 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
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: Garfield School District No. Re-2
Phone: (970)665-7725
Website: http://www.riflebears.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 778
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 302
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 75

* 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 9 207
Grade 10 221
Grade 11 167
Grade 12 183
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Coal Ridge High School
Garfield School District No. Re-2
578 Students
35947 HIGHWAY 6
NEW CASTLE, CO 81647 (9.7 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th