Serving 1,066 students in grades 9-12, Palmer Ridge High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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: 1,066 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Palmer Ridge High School serves the northwest part of Monument, CO, covering an area of approximately 31.9 square miles. Most students typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 5.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palmer Ridge 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
School Overview
Palmer Ridge High School's student population of 1,066 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,066 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Rankings
Palmer Ridge 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 Palmer Ridge High School is 0.39, 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
#91 out of 1748 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)56%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Hispanic
13%
37%
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Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
White
77%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Graduation Rate
91%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
39%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palmer Ridge High School's ranking?
Palmer Ridge High School is ranked #91 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Palmer Ridge High School often compared to?
Palmer Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewis-palmer High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palmer Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Palmer Ridge High School is 91%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Palmer Ridge High School?
1,066 students attend Palmer Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Palmer Ridge High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Palmer Ridge High School?
Palmer Ridge High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Palmer Ridge High School offer ?
Palmer Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Palmer Ridge High School part of?
Palmer Ridge High School is part of Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co.
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