Evergreen High School is a public high school in the JEFFCO Public Schools district in Evergreen, Colorado, United States. Until Conifer High School opened in 1996, the school served students in both Evergreen and Conifer.
Serving 909 students in grades 9-12, Evergreen High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 909 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Evergreen High School serves the northwest part of Evergreen, CO, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 59.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 8.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Evergreen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Evergreen High School's student population of 909 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
909 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1944
School Calendar
School Rankings
Evergreen High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Evergreen High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#15 out of 1748 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 1989–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥99%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Cougar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Evergreen High School's ranking?
Evergreen High School is ranked #15 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Evergreen High School often compared to?
Evergreen High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Conifer Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Evergreen High School?
The graduation rate of Evergreen High School is 99%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Evergreen High School?
909 students attend Evergreen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Evergreen High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Evergreen High School?
Evergreen High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Evergreen High School offer ?
Evergreen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Evergreen High School part of?
Evergreen High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Evergreen High School located?
Evergreen High School is located in the Hangen Ranch And M B neighborhood of Evergreen, CO.
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