Columbine High School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

6201 SOUTH PIERCE STREET
LITTLETON, CO 80123

1,686 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Columbine High School, located in Littleton, Colorado, is a public secondary school serving grades 9–12 as part of the Jefferson County Public Schools district. Established in 1973, the school is situated in a suburban community southwest of Denver. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various elective programs in athletics, performing arts, and technology, aimed at preparing students for post-secondary education and career paths.

Historically, Columbine is recognized globally due to the tragic school shooting that occurred on its campus on April 20, 1999. Because of this event, the school became a focal point for national debates regarding gun control, school safety protocols, and mental health awareness. In the decades since, the school has worked to balance its legacy with its role as an active educational institution, undergoing renovations to improve campus security and foster a supportive environment for its student body, staff, and the surrounding community.

1,686

Total Students

86.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbine High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,156
Hispanic	385
Black	20
Asian	55
Two or More	63
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,156 (68.6 %)
Hispanic
385 (22.8 %)
Two or More
63 (3.7 %)
Asian
55 (3.3 %)
Black
20 (1.2 %)
American Indian
5 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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)982-4400
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,686
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	425
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* 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 9 429

Grade 10 432

Grade 11 413

Grade 12 412