Coal Ridge High School

Summary:

Coal Ridge High School is a public high school serving 527 students in grades 9-12 in New Castle, Colorado, which is part of the Garfield School District No. Re-2. The school consistently outperforms the district and state in many academic areas, particularly for Hispanic and low-income students, but has room for improvement in science proficiency.

Coal Ridge High School's academic performance is strong, with students scoring higher than the district and state averages on SAT and PSAT tests. The school ranks well for its Hispanic (82nd out of 199 Colorado high schools) and low-income (128th out of 211) student populations, indicating it is effectively serving these diverse groups. However, the school lags behind the state average in 11th-grade CMAS/Science proficiency, with only 25.5% of students scoring proficient or better compared to the state's 24.8%.

Compared to nearby schools, Coal Ridge High School generally outperforms Rifle High School, which is also in the Garfield School District. But Glenwood Springs High School, which is in the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1, consistently outperforms Coal Ridge High School in test scores and statewide rankings. The school's student-teacher ratio has also increased in recent years, which could be an area of concern.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 35947 Highway 6
       New Castle, CO  81647-9717


(970) 625-6700

District: Garfield School District No. Re-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
199th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,502 Help


Feeder schools for Coal Ridge High School:

Elementary:    Cactus Valley Elementary School
    Elk Creek Elementary
    Kathryn Senor Elementary School
Middle:    Riverside School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  527

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.8%
Hispanic:
48.6%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Coal Ridge High School ranks worse than 57% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.55. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Coal Ridge High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Coal Ridge High School is $14,502.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Coal Ridge High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Coal Ridge High School 199th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Coal Ridge High School in the ranking list.)

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Garfield School District No. Re-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Garfield School District No. Re-2 90th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Coal Ridge High School

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Rank History for all students at Coal Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 57.74 135th 298 54.7%
2008 46.20 169th 301 43.9%
2009 39.33 203rd 310 34.5%
2010 47.38 193rd 327 41.0%
2011 39.65 220th 337 34.7%
2012 37.90 219th 334 34.4%
2013 45.23 209th 349 40.1%
2014 44.86 218th 369 40.9%
2015 20.11 237th 292 18.8%
2016 32.83 154th 255 39.6%
2017 14.43 225th 256 12.1%
2018 55.02 154th 388 60.3%
2019 51.38 186th 411 54.7%
2021 25.77 152nd 210 27.6%
2022 23.93 163rd 221 26.2%
2023 37.72 208th 349 40.4%
2024 41.55 199th 349 43.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Coal Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.66 64th 188 66.0%
2022 58.83 72nd 203 64.5%
2023 36.72 133rd 200 33.5%
2024 38.47 128th 211 39.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Coal Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.21 124th 239 48.1%
2022 43.81 141st 257 45.1%
2023 42.43 146th 254 42.5%
2024 43.94 142nd 257 44.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Coal Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.82 149th 240 37.9%
2022 38.13 149th 253 41.1%
2023 30.03 171st 252 32.1%
2024 34.41 159th 256 37.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Coal Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 37.28 118th 205 42.4%
2023 28.96 136th 198 31.3%
2024 50.92 82nd 199 58.8%
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Rank History for White students at Coal Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.78 137th 225 39.1%
2022 43.53 121st 228 46.9%
2023 38.69 140th 234 40.2%
2024 40.37 131st 229 42.8%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Coal Ridge High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 184 1 3 57 1 n/a n/a 0 246
2007 272 2 3 89 3 n/a n/a 0 369
2008 334 3 1 139 2 n/a n/a 0 479
2009 342 8 1 145 2 n/a n/a 0 498
2010 304 3 1 148 2 n/a n/a 0 458
2011 276 3 4 188 7 2 9 0 489
2012 272 3 2 205 3 1 8 0 494
2013 295 1 0 205 4 0 8 0 513
2014 314 2 2 218 4 0 8 0 548
2015 316 3 1 218 1 0 8 0 547
2016 301 1 1 213 2 0 9 0 527
2017 282 1 2 232 1 0 9 0 527
2018 297 2 3 248 1 0 11 0 562
2019 295 3 4 264 1 0 10 0 577
2020 274 3 3 272 0 0 11 0 563
2021 273 4 2 263 0 0 10 0 552
2022 234 2 1 249 1 0 11 0 498
2023 257 2 1 256 1 0 10 0 527

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Coal Ridge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 246 14.5 17.0 24.4
2007 369 21.4 17.2 26.8
2008 479 23.3 20.6 29
2009 498 29.0 17.2 30.3
2010 458 30.7 14.8 34.5
2011 489 27.8 17.5 36
2012 494 28.8 17.1 36.6
2013 513 26.6 19.2 33.7
2014 548 28.5 19.1 41.4
2015 547 31.0 17.6 41
2016 527 31.0 17.0 39.3
2017 527 28.6 18.4 38.3
2018 562 30.7 18.3 34.5
2019 577 31.6 18.2 34.5
2020 563 31.1 18.0 35.5
2021 552 33.2 16.5 32.6
2022 498 28.7 17.3 28.1
2023 527 28.5 18.4 31.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Coal Ridge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 246 14.5 17.0 24.4
2007 369 21.4 17.2 26.8
2008 479 23.3 20.6 29
2009 498 29.0 17.2 30.3
2010 458 30.7 14.8 34.5
2011 489 27.8 17.5 36
2012 494 28.8 17.1 36.6
2013 513 26.6 19.2 33.7
2014 548 28.5 19.1 41.4
2015 547 31.0 17.6 41
2016 527 31.0 17.0 39.3
2017 527 28.6 18.4 38.3
2018 562 30.7 18.3 34.5
2019 577 31.6 18.2 34.5
2020 563 31.1 18.0 35.5
2021 552 33.2 16.5 32.6
2022 498 28.7 17.3 28.1
2023 527 28.5 18.4 31.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Coal Ridge High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,696
2020 $11,488
2021 $12,192
2022 $13,078
2023 $14,502

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Coal Ridge High School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 186th of 411 High schoolsRanks 208th of 349 High schools
 14.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students577527
 8.7%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian11
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic264256
 3%
Pacific Islander00
White295257
 12.9%
Two or More Races1010
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.5%31.7%
 2.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Coal Ridge High School

Coal Ridge High School ranks 199th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Coal Ridge High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cactus Valley Elementary School
Elementary : Elk Creek Elementary
Elementary : Kathryn Senor Elementary School
Middle : Riverside School

In the 2022-23 school year, 527 students attended Coal Ridge High School.

Students at Coal Ridge High School are 49% White, 49% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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