COLUMBINE HIGH SCHOOL
COLUMBINE HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 school district, located in LITTLETON, CO with about 1,691 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 84 teachers, COLUMBINE HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
COLUMBINE HIGH SCHOOL, located in Littleton, Colorado, is a public secondary school serving grades 9–12 as part of the Jefferson County Public Schools district. Established in 1973, the school is situated in a suburban community southwest of Denver. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various elective programs in athletics, performing arts, and technology, aimed at preparing students for post-secondary education and career paths.
Historically, Columbine is recognized globally due to the tragic school shooting that occurred on its campus on April 20, 1999. Because of this event, the school became a focal point for national debates regarding gun control, school safety protocols, and mental health awareness. In the decades since, the school has worked to balance its legacy with its role as an active educational institution, undergoing renovations to improve campus security and foster a supportive environment for its student body, staff, and the surrounding community.
For more information, contact COLUMBINE HIGH SCHOOL at (303) 982-4400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LITTLETON, CO 80123-3636
(303) 982-4400
COLUMBINE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in LITTLETON, CO with about 1,691 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jefferson County School District No. R-1
- Total Students:
- 1,691
- Teachers:
- 84.86
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,691 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending COLUMBINE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 72.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.6%
- Asian
- 4.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.