Conifer High School is a secondary school in Conifer, an unincorporated town located in the foothills of Jefferson County, southwest of Denver, Colorado, United States. The school is located about 20 minutes southwest of SH 470 and a short distance north of U.S. Highway 285.
Serving 837 students in grades 9-12, Conifer Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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: 837 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Conifer Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Conifer Senior High School's student population of 837 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
837 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1996
Colors
Green, Forest Green, Silver
School Rankings
Conifer Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Conifer Senior High School is 0.24, 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
#102 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
87%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lobo
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conifer Senior High School's ranking?
Conifer Senior High School is ranked #102 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Conifer Senior High School often compared to?
Conifer Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evergreen High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Conifer Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Conifer Senior High School is 97%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Conifer Senior High School?
837 students attend Conifer Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Conifer Senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Conifer Senior High School?
Conifer Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Conifer Senior High School offer ?
Conifer Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Conifer Senior High School part of?
Conifer Senior High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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