Serving 1,171 students in grades 9-12, Lewis-palmer High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,171 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lewis-palmer 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
Lewis-palmer High School's student population of 1,171 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,171 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Lewis-palmer High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewis-palmer High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#100 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
12%
36%

Black
2%
5%

White
78%
50%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
95%
82%

Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewis-palmer High School's ranking?
Lewis-palmer High School is ranked #100 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Lewis-palmer High School often compared to?
Lewis-palmer High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palmer Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lewis-palmer High School?
The graduation rate of Lewis-palmer High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Lewis-palmer High School?
1,171 students attend Lewis-palmer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Lewis-palmer High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewis-palmer High School?
Lewis-palmer High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lewis-palmer High School offer ?
Lewis-palmer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lewis-palmer High School part of?
Lewis-palmer High School is part of Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co.
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