Serving 1,071 students in grades 9-12, Green Mountain 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 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (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 28% 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: 1,071 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Green Mountain High School serves the northeast part of Denver, CO, covering an area of approximately 12.5 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with distances from the school to the zone's edge averaging around 2.1 miles and extending up to 3.5 miles at the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Green Mountain 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
Green Mountain High School's student population of 1,071 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,071 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
School Rankings
Green Mountain High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Green Mountain High School is 0.44, 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
#142 out of 1748 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)32%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
20%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
72%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
96%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
School Mascot
Ram
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Green Mountain High School's ranking?
Green Mountain High School is ranked #142 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Green Mountain High School often compared to?
Green Mountain High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakewood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Green Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Green Mountain High School is 96%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Green Mountain High School?
1,071 students attend Green Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Green Mountain High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Green Mountain High School?
Green Mountain High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Green Mountain High School offer ?
Green Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Green Mountain High School part of?
Green Mountain High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Green Mountain High School located?
Green Mountain High School is located in the Green Mountain neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 4 other public schools located in Green Mountain.
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Random stage people: Tyler, Landon, Brett, Randall
 Assistant Principal Scott Allensworth.
 On a cold snowy winter evening in 2003 at the Green Mt. H.S. Auditorium. Recordings of some of the major acts of the show, unfortunately not all them. This footage shall remain uncut!
February 5th, 2003")
