For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,280 students in Boulder, CO. The top-ranked public high schools in Boulder, CO are Fairview High School, Boulder High School and New Vista High School. 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 62% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Boulder have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public high schools.
Boulder, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Boulder, CO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairview High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1515 Greenbriar Boulevard
Boulder, CO 80305
(720) 561-3100
Boulder, CO 80305
(720) 561-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,863 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Boulder High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1604 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-2200
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,939 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
New Vista High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 20th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-8700
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Arapahoe Ridge High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6600 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5220
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5220
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
1942 Broadway Street Ste 314c
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 345-4145
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 345-4145
Gr: 6-12 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Boulder, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
700 20th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 443-1062
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 443-1062
Gr: 6-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
7690 East Baseline Rd
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5500
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5500
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Halcyon School (Special Education) (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3100 Bucknell Court
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-4700
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-4700
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
840 Mapleton Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 442-6962
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 442-6962
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Sojourner Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
3050 34th Street
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 494-9210
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 494-9210
Gr: 6-8 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 59%
1215 Cedar Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 449-6618
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 449-6618
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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 New Vista High School. Boulder has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public high schools are located in Boulder?
7 public high schools are located in Boulder.
What is the racial composition of students in Boulder?
Boulder public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Boulder are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Boulder include: Boulder High School vs. Fairview High School, Fairview High School vs. Boulder High School, Boulder Prep Charter High School vs. Arapahoe Ridge High School
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