Excellent
#197 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 11% in state
Evergreen High School
High School · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Evergreen, CO
A Jefferson County School District No. R-1 high school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
29300 BUFFALO PARK ROAD, Evergreen, CO 80439
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 90% proficient (2021)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Evergreen High School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 70% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Evergreen High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat 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
$152,156
Median home value
$838,000
Median rent
$1,870/mo
College educated
71.2%
Homeownership
89.3%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80439; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Jefferson County School District No. R-1
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addenbrooke Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 189 | Compare → |
| Chatfield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,812 | Compare → |
| Conifer Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 837 | Compare → |
| D'evelyn Junior/senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–12 | Not available | 1,197 | Compare → |
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
- #15 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
Evergreen High School is listed in Jefferson County School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Evergreen High School
Evergreen High School is a public high school in Evergreen, CO, part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, serving approximately 931 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #197 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Evergreen High School
What grades does Evergreen High School serve?
Evergreen High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Evergreen High School?
Evergreen High School has an enrollment of approximately 931 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evergreen High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Evergreen High School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Evergreen High School rank in CO?
Evergreen High School ranks #197 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Evergreen High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Evergreen High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Evergreen High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Evergreen High School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Evergreen High School a charter school?
No, Evergreen High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Evergreen High School a Title I school?
No, Evergreen High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Evergreen High School?
11.6% of students at Evergreen 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
- 931
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.3%
- Phone
- (303) 982-5140
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 80439)
- 24,877
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 48.4
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 80439; 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
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