Serving 266 students in grades 9-12, Rye High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rye High School's student population of 266 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rye High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rye High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#611 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
17%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
73%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rye High School's ranking?
Rye High School is ranked #611 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Rye High School often compared to?
Rye High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pueblo West High School, Pueblo County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rye High School?
The graduation rate of Rye High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Rye High School?
266 students attend Rye High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Rye High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rye High School?
Rye High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rye High School offer ?
Rye High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rye High School part of?
Rye High School is part of Pueblo County School District 70.
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