Conifer Senior High School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1
10441 COUNTY HIGHWAY 73
CONIFER, CO 80433
821 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Conifer Senior High School, located in the mountain community of Conifer, Colorado, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12 as part of the Jefferson County Public Schools district. Situated in a scenic, high-altitude setting, the school is known for its strong sense of community and its integration with the surrounding foothills environment. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various elective programs, aimed at preparing students for post-secondary education and career paths.

Beyond its academic offerings, Conifer High School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs. The school culture is characterized by a "mountain pride" spirit, often leveraging its unique location to foster a tight-knit campus atmosphere. With a commitment to personalized learning and student growth, Conifer serves as a central hub for the local community, providing residents with both a rigorous educational environment and a focal point for regional school events and athletics.
821
Total Students
39.1
Full-Time Teachers
21.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    705 (85.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    77 (9.4 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (2.9 %)
  • Asian
    7 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.1 %)
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: Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone: (303)982-5255
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 821
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 114
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 200
Grade 10 230
Grade 11 186
Grade 12 205
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Evergreen High School
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
954 Students
29300 BUFFALO ROAD
EVERGREEN, CO 80439 (6.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th