Serving 2,139 students in grades 9-12, Boulder High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boulder High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Boulder High School's student population of 2,139 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Boulder High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boulder High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#51 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
24%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
67%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boulder High School's ranking?
Boulder High School is ranked #51 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Boulder High School often compared to?
Boulder High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boulder High School?
The graduation rate of Boulder High School is 96%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Boulder High School?
2,139 students attend Boulder High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Boulder High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boulder High School?
Boulder High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Boulder High School offer ?
Boulder High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Boulder High School part of?
Boulder High School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last day of school
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
Freshmen first day
August 14, 2024 (Wednesday)
First Day of school
August 15, 2024 (Thursday)
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