Columbine High School

6201 South Pierce Street
Littleton, CO 80123
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Columbine High School serves 1,707 students in grades 9-12.
Columbine High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,707 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 94% (Top 20% in CO)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 68% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Columbine High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Columbine High School's student population of 1,707 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,707 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
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School Rankings

Columbine High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Columbine High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#245 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
21%
35%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
70%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.47
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Graduation Rate
94%
81%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Columbine High School's ranking?
Columbine High School is ranked #245 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbine High School?
The graduation rate of Columbine High School is 94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Columbine High School?
1,707 students attend Columbine High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Columbine High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbine High School?
Columbine High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Columbine High School offer ?
Columbine High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Columbine High School part of?
Columbine High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Fall Break
October 20, 2023 (Friday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 21, 2023 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 22, 2023 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2023 (Friday)

School Reviews

5   2/27/2023
You couldn''t find a better place for your child to grow and feel loved. They have great academics but more than that, the culture and community are everything. It''s a truly incredible school. All around best of the best!
- Posted by Parent - MJ

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,707 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 94% (Top 20%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 68% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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