Palmer High School
Tel:
(719)328-5000
- Palmer High School serves 1,817 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 16% (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 28% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Palmer High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Palmer High School's student population of 1,817 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 87 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,817 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 87 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Palmer High School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Palmer High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. 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 | #1137 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 34% |
| Black | 8% | 5% |
| White | 49% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.60 |
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| Graduation Rate | 84% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Colorado Springs No. 11 in the county of E School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Palmer High School is Community Prep Charter School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is North Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Columbia Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs Community Prep Charter School Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 296 students
0.3 miles
332 East Willamette Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719)227-8836 0.3 9-12 296 - Colorado Springs Columbia Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 326 students
0.7 miles
835 East St Vrain Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719)328-2700 0.7 PK-5 326 - Colorado Springs North Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 677 students
0.7 miles
612 East Yampa Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719)328-2400 0.7 6-8 677 - Colorado Springs Bristol Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 245 students
0.8 miles
890 North Walnut Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719)328-4000 0.8 K-5 245 - Colorado Springs Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 203 students
0.8 miles
33 N. Institute St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719)578-2100 0.8 PK-12 203
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