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#313 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 17% in state

Conifer Senior High School

High School · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Conifer, CO

A Jefferson County School District No. R-1 high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

10441 COUNTY HIGHWAY 73, Conifer, CO 80433

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2021)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation44.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.9:1
District spending per student$14,483
Chronic Absenteeism25.6%

Students at Conifer Senior High School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
81%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
81%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

16.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Conifer Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average487/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$128,580

Median home value

$697,700

Median rent

$2,651/mo

College educated

56.6%

Homeownership

93.1%

Poverty rate

3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80433; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
44.3% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
10 boys'·9 girls'·31 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Addenbrooke Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified8.09–12Not available189Compare →
Chatfield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.09–12Not available1,812Compare →
D'evelyn Junior/senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.96–12Not available1,197Compare →
Evergreen High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.49–12Not available931Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

Schools in district
148
Rank in district
#26 of 140
District spending per student
$14,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Conifer Senior High School is listed in Jefferson County School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Conifer Senior High School

Conifer Senior High School is a public high school in Conifer, CO, part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, serving approximately 837 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #313 of 1,815 schools in CO.

State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Conifer Senior High School

What grades does Conifer Senior High School serve?

Conifer Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Conifer Senior High School?

Conifer Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 837 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Conifer Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Conifer Senior High School is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Conifer Senior High School rank in CO?

Conifer Senior High School ranks #313 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Conifer Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Conifer Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Conifer Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Conifer Senior High School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Conifer Senior High School a charter school?

No, Conifer Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Conifer Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Conifer Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Conifer Senior High School?

16.4% of students at Conifer Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
837
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.6%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 80433)
8,392
Area average commute
37.5 min
Area median age
49.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80433; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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