PALMER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
PALMER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co school district, located in MONUMENT, CO with about 1,181 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 57 teachers, PALMER RIDGE 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.
PALMER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL, located in Monument, Colorado, is a prominent public secondary school within the Lewis-Palmer School District 38. Known for its modern facilities and strong academic reputation, the school serves students in grades 9–12. It emphasizes a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, offering a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, concurrent enrollment opportunities through local colleges, and specialized elective pathways that cater to diverse student interests and career aspirations.
Beyond academics, Palmer Ridge is highly regarded for its robust extracurricular culture. The school hosts a variety of competitive athletic programs, award-winning performing arts departments, and diverse student-led clubs, all of which contribute to a well-rounded educational experience. The school community is characterized by a commitment to school spirit, high student engagement, and a supportive environment, consistently earning it high rankings within the state of Colorado for its performance and overall commitment to student development.
For more information, contact PALMER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL at (719) 867-8600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MONUMENT, CO 80132-3417
(719) 867-8600
PALMER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in MONUMENT, CO with about 1,181 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 1,181
- Teachers:
- 57.05
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 1,181 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PALMER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Asian
- 3.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
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.