Palmer Ridge High School

Summary:

Palmer Ridge High School is a public high school located in Monument, Colorado, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,094 students. The school is part of the Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38, which is ranked 6th out of 116 school districts in Colorado and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Palmer Ridge High School consistently ranks among the top 35-50 high schools in Colorado, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in several years. The school's students perform exceptionally well on standardized tests, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state and district averages in subjects like SAT Reading and Writing, SAT Mathematics, PSAT9 Reading and Writing, and PSAT10 Reading and Writing. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 84% of 11th-grade students at Lewis-Palmer High School were proficient or better in SAT Reading and Writing, compared to 82% for the district and 58% for the state. Additionally, the school excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, including Hispanic students, students with disabilities, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, often ranking among the top 10-20 high schools in Colorado for these subgroups.

While the student population at Palmer Ridge High School is predominantly White (around 78-79% in recent years), the school has a relatively diverse student body, with significant representation of Hispanic (around 11%) and Asian (around 2%) students. This diversity is higher than the nearby schools in the Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District, such as Lewis-Palmer High School and Monument Charter Academy Secondary School. Given the strong academic performance of Palmer Ridge High School, there may be opportunities for the school to collaborate with nearby schools to share best practices and strategies that can help improve educational outcomes across the district.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 19255 Monument Hill Road
       Monument, CO  80132-3417


(719) 867-8600

District: Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38

SchoolDigger Rank:
33rd of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,573 Help


Feeder schools for Palmer Ridge High School:

Elementary:    Lewis-Palmer Elementary School
    Palmer Lake Elementary School
    Prairie Winds Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.7 Help
Number of students:  1,094

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.6%
Hispanic:
11.2%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Palmer Ridge High School ranks better than 90.5% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.13. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Palmer Ridge High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Palmer Ridge High School has the largest high school student body size in the Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palmer Ridge High School is $12,573, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Palmer Ridge High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Palmer Ridge High School 33rd of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Palmer Ridge High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 6th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Palmer Ridge High School

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Rank History for all students at Palmer Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 87.01 33rd 327 89.9%
2011 84.14 40th 337 88.1%
2012 88.56 22nd 334 93.4%
2013 87.47 29th 349 91.7%
2014 91.72 16th 369 95.7%
2015 77.42 30th 292 89.7%
2016 85.43 7th 255 97.3%
2017 70.80 27th 256 89.5%
2018 90.87 24th 388 93.8%
2019 89.99 29th 411 92.9%
2021 81.65 35th 210 83.3%
2022 80.29 35th 221 84.2%
2023 87.34 36th 349 89.7%
2024 88.13 33rd 349 90.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Palmer Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 45.34 32nd 56 42.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Palmer Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.46 12th 60 80.0%
2022 78.29 8th 77 89.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Palmer Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 69.88 49th 203 75.9%
2023 98.56 4th 200 98.0%
2024 88.99 12th 211 94.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Palmer Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.41 26th 239 89.1%
2022 85.68 32nd 257 87.5%
2024 86.85 30th 257 88.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Palmer Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.19 13th 74 82.4%
2024 67.08 19th 84 77.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Palmer Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.96 18th 118 84.7%
2022 71.14 21st 108 80.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Palmer Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.67 23rd 240 90.4%
2022 86.51 30th 253 88.1%
2023 88.08 29th 252 88.5%
2024 90.48 21st 256 91.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Palmer Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 91.94 11th 181 93.9%
2022 99.52 3rd 205 98.5%
2024 97.84 7th 199 96.5%
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Rank History for White students at Palmer Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 83.75 28th 225 87.6%
2022 75.10 57th 228 75.0%
2023 74.51 56th 234 76.1%
2024 77.62 38th 229 83.4%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Palmer Ridge High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 471 9 19 35 8 n/a n/a 0 542
2010 703 11 31 65 14 n/a n/a 0 824
2011 936 15 22 104 13 1 40 0 1131
2012 927 13 21 105 13 1 43 0 1123
2013 912 10 14 107 10 2 50 0 1105
2014 910 8 19 109 7 2 40 0 1095
2015 908 7 19 116 10 2 45 0 1107
2016 960 7 24 118 7 2 38 0 1156
2017 973 12 37 109 6 3 44 0 1184
2018 975 12 37 105 3 3 46 0 1181
2019 1011 15 36 107 3 1 50 0 1223
2020 983 17 39 114 1 4 60 0 1218
2021 974 18 32 135 4 2 62 0 1227
2022 956 20 28 127 2 2 71 0 1206
2023 860 20 26 122 0 3 63 0 1094

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Palmer Ridge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 542 33.1 16.4 7.7
2010 824 45.7 18.0 8.5
2011 1131 53.7 21.0 9.6
2012 1123 50.1 22.4 11.5
2013 1105 49.7 22.2 8.6
2014 1095 53.6 20.4 7.5
2015 1107 53.0 20.8 4.8
2016 1156 57.0 20.2 8.7
2017 1184 54.1 21.8 7.5
2018 1181 57.0 20.7 6.2
2019 1223 58.1 21.0 7.7
2020 1218 58.0 20.9 7.5
2021 1227 60.1 20.4 n/a
2022 1206 55.8 21.5 n/a
2023 1094 55.4 19.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Palmer Ridge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 542 33.1 16.4 7.7
2010 824 45.7 18.0 8.5
2011 1131 53.7 21.0 9.6
2012 1123 50.1 22.4 11.5
2013 1105 49.7 22.2 8.6
2014 1095 53.6 20.4 7.5
2015 1107 53.0 20.8 4.8
2016 1156 57.0 20.2 8.7
2017 1184 54.1 21.8 7.5
2018 1181 57.0 20.7 6.2
2019 1223 58.1 21.0 7.7
2020 1218 58.0 20.9 7.5
2021 1227 60.1 20.4 n/a
2022 1206 55.8 21.5 n/a
2023 1094 55.4 19.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Palmer Ridge High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,709
2020 $9,882
2021 $9,871
2022 $10,741
2023 $12,573

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Palmer Ridge High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 29th of 411 High schoolsRanks 36th of 349 High schools
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12231094
 10.5%
African American1520
 33.3%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian3626
 27.8%
Hispanic107122
 14%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White1011860
 14.9%
Two or More Races5063
 26%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Palmer Ridge High School

Palmer Ridge High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lewis-Palmer Elementary School
Elementary : Palmer Lake Elementary School
Elementary : Prairie Winds Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,094 students attended Palmer Ridge High School.

Students at Palmer Ridge High School are 79% White, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

Yes. Palmer Ridge High School ranks in the top 9.5% of Colorado high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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