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Jefferson County School District No. R-1

Columbine High School

#8 in Best Public High Schools in Jefferson County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Littleton, CO
  • 331 reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A-
  2. Diversity
    B+
  3. Teachers
    A-
  4. College Prep
    B+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A-
  6. Health & Safety
    A-
  7. Administration
    A-
  8. Sports
    A+
  9. Food
    B
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B-
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Columbine High School is a highly rated, public school located in Littleton, CO. It has 1,708 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 20 to 1. According to state test scores, 41% of students are at least proficient in math and 41% in reading.
Address
6201 South Pierce Street
Littleton, CO 80123
Telephone
(303) 982-4400
Website
jeffcopublicschools.org

Columbine High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
41%
Percent Proficient - Math
41%
Average Graduation Rate
92%
Average SAT
1230
129 responses
Average ACT
26
205 responses
AP Enrollment
24%
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Living in the Area
A-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    C
  2. Good for Families
    A
  3. Housing
    B+
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$93,020
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,585
National
$949
Median Home Value
$337,200
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A-
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
80%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.51 responses
Poll
80%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.51 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 177 responses
Report
  • "We Are Columbine" chant
    20%
  • Assembly time
    15%
  • After prom
    14%
  • School Musical
    10%
  • Games
    9%
  • Homecoming
    8%
  • Teachers taking seniors to prom
    6%

Students

Diversity
B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,708
Free or Reduced Lunch
20%
81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.53 responses
77%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.53 responses
91%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.53 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$57,733
Teachers in First/Second Year
17%
75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.61 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.61 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.61 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$10,165/ year
National
$12,239
79%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.62 responses
37%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.62 responses
65%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.62 responses
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I love this school! I love it because even when I had bad days, I never hated my school. Sure, I hated the work and the tests and everything, but I never hated Columbine. Whatever effort I put in, I got out. Even with the tragedy weighing on us, we didn’t waver. We turned a day of sadness into a day of service. We altered our attitudes and lifestyles to make our community whole again. The tragedy may have torn us apart at one time, but we have since put ourselves back together. We’re not perfect, far from it. But we’re thriving.
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My experience at Columbine High School has been one of inspiration and hard work. The community around pushes you to your absolute best, you represent Columbine with everything you do! The teachers and students build close connections to motivate you to accomplish your goals, and the students are very friendly. They're no cliques at Columbine, everybody is friends and can rely on one another to help. The Columbine community is one big close-knit family, through thick and thin we have each others backs, academically and emotionally. The will to learn at Columbine is quite inspiring for any new student or parent to observe. The tradition of excellence and community has been carried on and reflected by the people who leave there. Columbine is my home and I wouldn't trade my high school experience there for anywhere in the world.
Columbine High School is a strong school community. We have each others' backs and the majority of teachers will go the extra mile to help you. Our principal and assistant principals care as well and are very much involved in the every day practices of our school. I am now a senior and have grown over this high school journey. Sure there are some uncomfortable moments as a freshman and such, but that makes it even sweeter as a senior. Our sports are strong, our Deca and Business Department is great as well. I have also enjoyed the dedicated and interesting History Department.
Our school assemblies and after prom are amazing!