Palmer Ridge High School

Palmer Ridge High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
19255 Frontage Rd,  Monument, CO
Lewis-Palmer School District 38
4.1
3.1
1,206 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Gary Gabel
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
58%
Reading Proficiency
78%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
58%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
57
Full Time Teachers
57
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
73%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
43.1%
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
306:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
White
78.6%
Hispanic
11.2%
Two or more races
5.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.4%
Black
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 303 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 243 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 230 Students
University of Northern Colorado 115 Students
University of Denver 114 Students
Colorado School of Mines 113 Students
University of Colorado Denver 109 Students
Arizona State University 98 Students
Colorado Mesa University 94 Students
Grand Canyon University 85 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 124 Students
Biology 70 Students
Psychology 67 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 63 Students
Nursing 59 Students
Mechanical Engineering 53 Students
Computer Science 40 Students
Engineering 39 Students
Political Science and Government 38 Students
Marketing 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 336 Reviews
3.0 Junior
3/5/2024
I love the school, the teachers are wonderful. There are some issues with discrimination and hate, however. But, it's not bad if you find the right group of people. Administration is super hit or miss, they miss the mark on stuff, but it does feel like they try.
5.0 Junior
11/19/2023
I have had a wonderful time at Palmer Ridge High School. From my experience, and seeing other schools around the area, I truly believe that it is one of the best schools in Colorado. Everything about it to me screams success for its students and that is the most important part of any school.
4.0 Junior
7/19/2023
Overall Palmer Ridge has been a good experience for me. I get to choose classes that I like and they offer many different ways to get ahead in schooling. I take college classes and get credit for passing. They have problems with the lunch lines and we have pretty short passing periods that I wish were longer. I don't love the new Bear Time that they added last year as I don't have a lot of experience with what they say it's for, so far.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 34 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/7/2022
LPSD 38 and Palmer Ridge High School do a great job overall. The staff, teachers, and administrators are professional and work well with the students. -Curriculum. They offer a range of courses that satisfy the needs of students.-Post secondary preparedness. Excellent. The school helps young adults...
1.0 parent
8/13/2021
If delinquent clowns were to takeover this school it would be an improvement but possibly an insult to the clowns.Poor communication, worse understanding of the rules, ultimate failure led to our child being completely left behind. Their form of apology? “Oops! These things happen!” Only at the new...
3.0 parent
5/26/2021
As public schools go, PR is above average in academics and has some of the best teachers in the area. With that said, we pulled our daughter out of this school at the end of her sophomore year because she was being bullied by the assistent principal. She's a straight A student - graduated from High...
1.0 other
5/26/2021
I struggled a lot with my learning disability and this school was ill-prepared for a student with my type of hearing situation. The teachers were super nice but the problem was with the vice-principal and counselor, who made my life a living hell. I transferred schools because of both of them.

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Palmer Ridge High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Monument, CO, in the Woodmoor neighborhood, and is served by the Lewis-Palmer School District 38 in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 1,206 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 58% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Palmer Ridge High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $845,069. Discover additional schools in the area, like Education Reenvisioned School, Lewis-Palmer High School, The Classical Academy College Pathways, and more. Learn more about what Monument has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Palmer Ridge High School.

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