High Plains High School (Closed 2005)

455 East Eppinger Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
High Plains High School serves 62 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
62 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
29%
37%
Black
3%
5%
White
58%
49%
All Ethnic Groups
42%
0.58
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend High Plains High School?
62 students attend High Plains High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of High Plains High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High Plains High School?
High Plains High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does High Plains High School offer ?
High Plains High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is High Plains High School part of?
High Plains High School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools.

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