Boulder High School

Boulder High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1604 Arapahoe Ave,  Boulder, CO
Boulder Valley School District
3.9
3.1
2,022 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
James A. Hill
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
56%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
56%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
99
Full Time Teachers
99
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
640
Verbal
650
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
31
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
91.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

4
Equity
9
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
50%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
355:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%
White
66.3%
Hispanic
24.2%
Two or more races
5.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.9%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#12 Best Public HS in Colorado
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Colorado Boulder 643 Students
Colorado State University 338 Students
University of Denver 160 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 158 Students
University of Colorado Denver 158 Students
University of Oregon 140 Students
University of Washington 136 Students
University of Utah 126 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 125 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 121 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 262 Students
Psychology 177 Students
Biology 119 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 94 Students
Political Science and Government 82 Students
Environmental Science 68 Students
Marketing 56 Students
Engineering 56 Students
Pre-Law Studies 49 Students
Criminology 46 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 268 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/24/2025
I am a senior at Boulder High and I have absolutely loved my time here. I feel that this is the perfect high school experience, there are big time sports and sporting events that fans and parents love to go to, but we also have an amazing drama and music program. Everyone truly has a place here and is supported by teachers, peers, or faculty and there are so many opportunities to get involved and create a stronger community.
4.0 Senior
6/27/2023
Boulder high school is in a great location by being a couple blocks away from the Pearl street mall and the 29th street mall being close as well. As well, a decent amount of students show up to sports games even though we normally lose. The teachers and academics aren't terrible either.
5.0 Senior
3/31/2023
Boulder High is a great high school perfect for the quintessential high school experience. The teachers and admin are always super supportive and helpful, and the community there, especially in the music department is really amazing and supportive.
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3.1 14 Reviews
1.0 other
2/19/2026
Terrible experience here. Constantly made fun of and picked on by students and teachers treated me like a total idiot. Went from being respected by peers and teachers at my old school to ridiculed and laughed at by the entire class.
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1.0 parent
8/25/2025
Administration and many teachers at this school do not prioritize students or families. Communication is poor, support is inconsistent, and talented students are rarely recognized. Families should be prepared to provide their own support, as the school does not consistently engage with or advocate f...
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5.0 parent
12/26/2024
We have had 3 kids attend Boulder High (BHS). All three have done well. Our oldest went on to earn an accounting degree at CU followed by and MBA at the Univ.of Texas. The other two are still finishing up. BHS provides excellent schooling for those who are self-reliant students; each of our kids enr...
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1.0 other
1/27/2023
I was a student here for 4 years. The location is not super great as it is right next to the Boulder Creek Path which has some really sketchy people and behavior. I can say that there were only 3 teachers I actually liked and 2 that I could call a good teacher. For reference, I took mainly advanced...
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Boulder High School

Boulder High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Boulder, CO and is served by the Boulder Valley School District in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,022 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 56% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% are proficient in reading. Boulder High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1290 and an ACT score of 30. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Vista High School, Halcyon School (Special Education), Arapahoe Ridge High School, and more. Learn more about what Boulder has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Boulder High School.

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