Conifer Senior High School

Conifer Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
10441 Highway 73,  Conifer, CO
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
3.7
3.4
837 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Wesley Paxton
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
63%
Reading Proficiency
85%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
63%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
26.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
28
Reading
29
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
69.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
42.3%
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
209:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
47.1%
White
86.3%
Hispanic
9.3%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

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.
Colorado State University 289 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 235 Students
Colorado Mesa University 106 Students
University of Denver 90 Students
University of Northern Colorado 83 Students
University of Colorado Denver 77 Students
Colorado School of Mines 74 Students
University of Wyoming 71 Students
Montana State University 69 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 68 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 89 Students
Psychology 81 Students
Biology 56 Students
Nursing 46 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Engineering 29 Students
Environmental Science 29 Students
Mechanical Engineering 26 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 25 Students
Computer Science 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 240 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/2/2025
I have enjoyed my experience at Conifer high school, I've attended the school for all four years. It is located in a small town and is very welcoming to everyone. I have learned a lot and I've enjoyed the wide range of classes you can take. There is a new yoga/wellness class that I'm taking this year and its by far my favorite class I've taken so far.
5.0 Junior
12/21/2024
Conifer is a really unique school in that almost all students are very involved in the community. I love Conifer because of how inclusive of an environment it is. I am a work-student-athlete and know I have all the resources I need to do well in all three in addition to being involved in several leadership roles in school run clubs.
4.0 Senior
12/4/2024
Worst is new start times and security enforcement. Best location, location, location. Beautiful. History teacher Owen Volzke. Changes - rezone the district - too big for weather prediction etc
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/24/2022
Conifer High School has been a phenomenal environment for our son to learn academically and socially. He is challenged during class as well as in the clubs and sports he has chosen to be involved in. He knows that if he needs additional help he can turn to any of the teachers or staff for additional...
1.0 parent
3/3/2022
The only reason this school sits above the state average in career readiness is because they force students to constantly make 30 year life plans. They do this with pages of surveys that the counselors force students to complete, as well as their flattering “capstone” project for seniors. This adds...
3.0 student
7/9/2013
Conifer is not a bad school, it has amazing staff, and they put a lot of effort towards the students to help them excel. High school is hard, and it has the ups and downs. Some of the students don't take their classes seriously, and there was a drug problem there. I was there for my freshman and Sop...
5.0 parent
1/4/2012
This school is a WOW. The principal and staff are amazingly engaged, enthusiastic and creative. This especially in light of the current dismal state of public school funding in Colorado. The principals leadership is very insightful. Opportunities for improvement are targeted based on quantifiable an...

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Conifer Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Conifer, CO and is served by the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 837 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 63% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 85% are proficient in reading. Conifer Senior 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 3.58, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 27. Discover additional schools in the area, like West Jefferson Middle School, West Jefferson Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Conifer has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Conifer Senior High School.

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