Longmont High School
- Longmont High School serves 1,294 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 38% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Longmont High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Longmont High School's student population of 1,294 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,294 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Longmont High School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Longmont High School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #950 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 34% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 60% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.40 |
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| Graduation Rate | 89% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St. Vrain Valley No. Re1J School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Longmont High School is Olde Columbine High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Longs Peak Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Longs Peak Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Longmont Olde Columbine High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 108 students
0.2 miles
1200 South Sunset
Longmont, CO 80501
(720)494-3961 0.2 9-12 108 - Longmont Longs Peak Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 419 students
0.5 miles
1500 14th Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501
(303)776-5611 0.5 5-8 419 - Longmont Mountain View Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 354 students
0.6 miles
1415 14th Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(720)652-8261 0.6 PK-4 354 - Longmont Central Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 411 students
1.0 miles
1020 4th Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501
(303)776-3236 1.0 PK-5 411 - Longmont Northridge Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 390 students
1.3 miles
1200 19th Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501
(303)772-3040 1.3 PK-5 390
School Reviews
| 5 Fantastic school, I loved it. And in a great district as well - Posted by Student/Alumni - Felic |
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