Columbine High School is a public high school in Columbine, Colorado, United States, in the Denver metropolitan area. It is part of the Jefferson County Public Schools district.
Serving 1,710 students in grades 9-12, Columbine High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,710 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbine High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Columbine High School's student population of 1,710 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,710 students
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Year Founded
1973
Colors
Blue and Silver
School Calendar
School Motto
We are Columbine!
School Rankings
Columbine High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbine High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#275 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
26%
37%
Black
2%
5%
White
64%
49%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rebels
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbine High School's ranking?
Columbine High School is ranked #275 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Columbine High School often compared to?
Columbine High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chatfield High School, Dakota Ridge Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbine High School?
The graduation rate of Columbine High School is 92%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Columbine High School?
1,710 students attend Columbine High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Columbine High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbine High School?
Columbine High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Columbine High School offer ?
Columbine High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbine High School part of?
Columbine High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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