Palmer Ridge High School

Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co

19255 MONUMENT HILL ROAD
MONUMENT, CO 80132

1,066 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Palmer Ridge High School, located in Monument, Colorado, is a prominent public secondary school within the Lewis-Palmer School District 38. Known for its modern facilities and strong academic reputation, the school serves students in grades 9–12. It emphasizes a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, offering a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, concurrent enrollment opportunities through local colleges, and specialized elective pathways that cater to diverse student interests and career aspirations.

Beyond academics, Palmer Ridge is highly regarded for its robust extracurricular culture. The school hosts a variety of competitive athletic programs, award-winning performing arts departments, and diverse student-led clubs, all of which contribute to a well-rounded educational experience. The school community is characterized by a commitment to school spirit, high student engagement, and a supportive environment, consistently earning it high rankings within the state of Colorado for its performance and overall commitment to student development.

1,066

Total Students

51.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palmer Ridge High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	820
Hispanic	142
Black	15
Asian	16
Two or More	69
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
820 (76.9%)
Hispanic
142 (13.3%)
Two or More
69 (6.5%)
Asian
16 (1.5%)
Black
15 (1.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co
Phone:	(719)867-8600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,066
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 263

Grade 10 274

Grade 11 237

Grade 12 292