Green Mountain High School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

13175 W GREEN MOUNTAIN DRIVE
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228

1,085 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,085

Total Students

58.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Green Mountain High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	788
Hispanic	196
Black	14
Asian	33
Two or More	47
American Indian	7

White
788 (72.6 %)
Hispanic
196 (18.1 %)
Two or More
47 (4.3 %)
Asian
33 (3.0 %)
Black
14 (1.3 %)
American Indian
7 (0.6 %)

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)982-9500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,085
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 9 276

Grade 10 284

Grade 11 278

Grade 12 247