Boulder High School

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Boulder High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1604 Arapahoe Ave,  Boulder, CO
Boulder Valley School District
4.0
3.1
1,939 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
James A. Hill
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
82%
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
82%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
91
Full Time Teachers
91
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
630
Verbal
650
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
30
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
49.9%
Male
49.8%
White
62.1%
Hispanic
28.9%
Two or more races
4.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%
Black
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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 683 Students
Colorado State University 356 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 180 Students
University of Colorado Denver 162 Students
University of Denver 162 Students
University of Oregon 144 Students
University of Utah 140 Students
University of Washington 139 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 132 Students
Cal Poly 130 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 267 Students
Psychology 185 Students
Biology 127 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 95 Students
Political Science and Government 90 Students
Environmental Science 69 Students
Engineering 60 Students
Marketing 59 Students
Pre-Law Studies 54 Students
Economics 51 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 253 Reviews
5.0
5/19/2026
My time spent at Boulder High School was a very joyful life experience. Boulder High school's environment was a very interesting one and was made positive by the students around me that attended. Various clubs were offered at Boulder High allowing students to contribute to a community and feel like they belonged. It was a time in my life that I'll always appreciate.
5.0 Junior
4/13/2026
My experience at Boulder high has been overall really good. The best parts have been having school support systems that are easy to access. I would like to see more diversity within the student racial demographics in advanced classes.
5.0 Parent
12/16/2025
Boulder High has a great community feel - the students and teachers are very supportive of one another and embrace a diversity of interests. The school is large, so it's possible to get a little bit lost in the crowd, but there is something for everyone.
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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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Colorado Boulder County Boulder 80302
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 1,939 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% 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 1280 and an ACT score of 30. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Vista High School, Halcyon School (Special Education), Fairview 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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