GREEN MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
GREEN MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 school district, located in LAKEWOOD, CO with about 1,108 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 60 teachers, GREEN MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
GREEN MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL (GMHS), located in Lakewood, Colorado, serves as a prominent public secondary school within the Jefferson County Public Schools district. Situated near the base of its namesake mountain, the school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, concurrent enrollment opportunities for college credit, and robust elective programs in the arts, technology, and vocational training.
Beyond academics, GREEN MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL places a significant emphasis on extracurricular engagement, boasting a competitive athletic program and a variety of student-led clubs and organizations. The school is particularly noted for its focus on preparing students for life after graduation, whether through college readiness pathways or career-focused technical education. With its commitment to high academic standards and holistic student development, GMHS remains a central pillar of the Lakewood community, consistently working to provide a supportive environment for its diverse student body.
For more information, contact GREEN MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL at (303) 982-9500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228-3512
(303) 982-9500
GREEN MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in LAKEWOOD, CO with about 1,108 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:
- 1,108
- Teachers:
- 60.25
- 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 1,108 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GREEN MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 71.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Asian
- 3.5%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
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.