For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,707 students in Parker, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Parker, CO are Chaparral High School, Legend High School and Ponderosa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parker, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Parker have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public high schools.
Parker, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Legend High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Parker, CO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chaparral High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15655 Brookstone Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-3500
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Legend High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22219 Hilltop Road
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-4500
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,206 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Ponderosa High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7007 East Bayou Gulch Road
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-4000
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,406 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
15653 Brookstone Dr
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 242-6165
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 242-6165
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Parker, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Daniel C Oakes High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
11722 Dransfelt Road
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-0961
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-0961
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Minority enrollment: 13%
6475 East Ponderosa Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8325
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8325
Gr: PK-3 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Parker, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Parker, CO include Chaparral High School, Legend High School and Ponderosa High School.
How many public high schools are located in Parker?
4 public high schools are located in Parker.
What is the racial composition of students in Parker?
Parker public high schools minority enrollment is 28% 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 Parker are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Parker include: Ponderosa High School vs. Legend High School, Chaparral High School vs. Legend High School, Legend High School vs. Chaparral High School
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