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 931 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% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 12% 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: 931 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 5%)
- 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 931 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
931 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1944
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Evergreen High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Evergreen High School is 0.22, 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
#15 out of 1779 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
88%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Evergreen High School's ranking?
Evergreen High School is ranked #15 out of 1,779 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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 97%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Evergreen High School?
931 students attend Evergreen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Evergreen High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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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