William J. Palmer High School

William J. Palmer High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
301 N Nevada Ave,  Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs School District No. 11
3.9
4.2
1,552 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
72%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
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
3.37
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
70
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
26
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
37.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
22.4%
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
199:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
White
43.7%
Hispanic
36.7%
Black
9.6%
Two or more races
8.6%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#9 Most Diverse 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 - Colorado Springs 262 Students
Colorado State University 226 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 173 Students
Pikes Peak State College 138 Students
University of Colorado Denver 123 Students
University of Northern Colorado 122 Students
University of Denver 111 Students
Colorado College 96 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 73 Students
Colorado Mesa University 71 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 75 Students
Psychology 67 Students
Nursing 65 Students
Biology 58 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 31 Students
Environmental Science 29 Students
Political Science and Government 24 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 23 Students
Film and Video Studies 23 Students
Criminology 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 335 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/5/2025
Palmer High school is a good school I've been there all 4 years! And it's been nothing but the best experience for a high school. Good teachers good students everyone participates in school activities.
4.0 Senior
9/27/2024
One of the worst parts of going to Palmer is that there's no AC so the buildings always hot they have fans for some classes but they're too loud and it's hard to hear.
4.0 Alum
7/9/2024
I moved to Palmer High school my senior year and in my opinion, it is a really good college prep school. There are three different main buildings for this school that are all separate which creates a sense of a college campus. Overall, it is a very freeing school and diversity, and uniqueness is very encouraged.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 12 Reviews
5.0 other
6/13/2025
This school is a fantastic choice for students wanting to pursue the IB education (International Baccalaureate Programme) at Palmer. The teachers and peers in the programme are great at encouraging learning and supporting a well-rounded education.
5.0 parent
5/12/2022
Great school. They have a lot of programs that other schools don't offer. Culturally diverse and a lot of school pride. The teachers and staff at this school are incredible.
2.0 parent
3/16/2022
Horrible BOD, incompetent and uncaring theater department, dangerous campus and unresponsive leadership not to mention gross lack of equity
5.0 other
2/27/2022
Great School! Teachers in the IB Programme are great and the sports are good too!!

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William J. Palmer High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Colorado Springs, CO and is served by the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 1,552 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. William J. Palmer High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.37, the graduation rate is 72%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $421,188. Discover additional schools in the area, like Zebulon Pike, Pikes Peak Academy, Community Prep Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Colorado Springs has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near William J. Palmer High School.

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