Serving 1,103 students in grades 9-12, Palmer Ridge High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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: 1,103 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palmer Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Palmer Ridge High School's student population of 1,103 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Palmer Ridge High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palmer Ridge High School is 0.38, 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
#83 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)56%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
12%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
78%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palmer Ridge High School's ranking?
Palmer Ridge High School is ranked #83 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Palmer Ridge High School often compared to?
Palmer Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewis-palmer High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palmer Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Palmer Ridge High School is 93%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Palmer Ridge High School?
1,103 students attend Palmer Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Palmer Ridge High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palmer Ridge High School?
Palmer Ridge High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Palmer Ridge High School offer ?
Palmer Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Palmer Ridge High School part of?
Palmer Ridge High School is part of Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co.
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