For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,025 students in Boulder, CO. The top ranked public high schools in Boulder, CO are Fairview High School, Boulder High School and Boulder Universal. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boulder, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Boulder have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Colorado public high schools.
Boulder, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Colorado average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fairview High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Boulder, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairview High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1515 Greenbriar Boulevard
Boulder, CO 80305
(720) 561-3100
Boulder, CO 80305
(720) 561-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,977 students
Rank: #22.
Boulder High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1604 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-2200
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,139 students
Rank: #33.
Boulder Universal
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6500 East Arapahoe Road
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6253
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-6253
Grades: K-12
| 382 students
Rank: #44.
New Vista High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 20th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-8700
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 286 students
Rank: #55.
Arapahoe Ridge High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6600 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5220
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5220
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boulder Prep Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
5075 Chaparral Court #1
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 545-6186
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 545-6186
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Boulder, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
700 20th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 443-1062
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 443-1062
Grades: 6-8
| 416 students
7690 East Baseline Rd
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5500
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5500
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Halcyon School (Special Education) (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
3100 Bucknell Court
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-4700
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-4700
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
840 Mapleton Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 442-6962
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 442-6962
Grades: K-5
| 128 students
Sojourner Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
3050 34th Street
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 494-9210
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 494-9210
Grades: 6-8
| 34 students
1215 Cedar Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 449-6618
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 449-6618
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Boulder, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Boulder, CO include Fairview High School, Boulder High School and Boulder Universal. Boulder has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public high schools are located in Boulder, CO?
6 public high schools are located in Boulder, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Boulder, CO?
Boulder, CO public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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