Serving 1,686 students in grades 9-12, Columbine High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,686 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Columbine High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Columbine High School's student population of 1,686 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,686 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Students by Grade
Columbine High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbine High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#354 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
23%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
69%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Columbine High School is ranked #354 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Columbine High School often compared to?
Columbine High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chatfield High School, Dakota Ridge Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbine High School?
The graduation rate of Columbine High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Columbine High School?
1,686 students attend Columbine High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Columbine High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbine High School?
Columbine High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Columbine High School offer ?
Columbine High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Columbine High School part of?
Columbine High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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Date
No School/Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
No School/Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
No School/Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
No School/Thanksgiving Break
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
No School/Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
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You couldn''t find a better place for your child to grow and feel loved. They have great academics but more than that, the culture and community are everything. It''s a truly incredible school. All around best of the best!
Review Columbine High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
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