Boulder High School
2,074 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Boulder High School, located at 1604 Arapahoe Avenue in the heart of Boulder, Colorado, is a historic public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As a flagship institution within the Boulder Valley School District, the school is well-regarded for its strong academic curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, diverse elective offerings, and specialized programs designed to challenge a high-achieving student body. Beyond the classroom, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for a vibrant culture that balances rigorous scholastic expectations with a commitment to student well-being and personal growth.
The school’s campus is iconic for its traditional architecture and prominent position near the University of Colorado Boulder, fostering an environment that encourages lifelong learning and civic engagement. Boulder High maintains a competitive athletics program and a broad spectrum of extracurricular activities—ranging from arts and music to competitive robotics and social justice clubs—that cater to a wide variety of student interests. By emphasizing both academic excellence and a comprehensive student experience, the school consistently prepares its graduates for success in higher education and professional pathways, remaining a focal point of the Boulder community.
The school’s campus is iconic for its traditional architecture and prominent position near the University of Colorado Boulder, fostering an environment that encourages lifelong learning and civic engagement. Boulder High maintains a competitive athletics program and a broad spectrum of extracurricular activities—ranging from arts and music to competitive robotics and social justice clubs—that cater to a wide variety of student interests. By emphasizing both academic excellence and a comprehensive student experience, the school consistently prepares its graduates for success in higher education and professional pathways, remaining a focal point of the Boulder community.
2,074
Total Students
102.9
Full-Time Teachers
20.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,376 |
| Hispanic | 502 |
| Black | 19 |
| Asian | 61 |
| Two or More | 112 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White1,376 (66.3 %)
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Hispanic502 (24.2 %)
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Two or More112 (5.4 %)
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Asian61 (2.9 %)
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Black19 (0.9 %)
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American Indian3 (0.1 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.0 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 |
| Phone: | (720)561-2200 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 2,074 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 102.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 20.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 618 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 51 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
565
Grade 10
509
Grade 11
504
Grade 12
496
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 565 |
| Grade 10 | 509 |
| Grade 11 | 504 |
| Grade 12 | 496 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,046 | 50.4% |
| Male | 1,028 | 49.6% |
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