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#517 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 28% in state

Lewis-palmer High School

High School · Lewis-palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co · Monument, CO

A Lewis-palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1300 HIGBY ROAD, Monument, CO 80132

  • Math 54% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 78% proficient (2021)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency66% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation26.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.9:1
District spending per student$12,434
Chronic Absenteeism16%

Students at Lewis-palmer High School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency54%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency78%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 54% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
78%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
78%
2022
Math
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Lewis-palmer 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,000/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monument), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$155,176

Median home value

$700,900

Median rent

$2,134/mo

College educated

58.5%

Homeownership

87.8%

Poverty rate

3.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80132; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
26.6% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
9 boys'·13 girls'·22 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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Education Reenvisioned SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.2 mi44Compare →
Palmer Ridge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.09–122.2 mi1,103Compare →
Discovery Canyon Campus High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.69–124.7 mi1,048Compare →
Monument Charter Academy Secondary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.96–124.8 mi516Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Lewis-palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#7 of 10
District spending per student
$12,434NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lewis-palmer High School is listed in Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lewis-palmer High School

Lewis-palmer High School is a public high school in Monument, CO, part of Lewis-palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co, serving approximately 1,171 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #517 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lewis-palmer High School

What grades does Lewis-palmer High School serve?

Lewis-palmer High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lewis-palmer High School?

Lewis-palmer High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,171 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis-palmer High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lewis-palmer 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 Lewis-palmer High School rank in CO?

Lewis-palmer High School ranks #517 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Lewis-palmer High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lewis-palmer High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Lewis-palmer High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lewis-palmer High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Lewis-palmer High School a charter school?

No, Lewis-palmer High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lewis-palmer High School a Title I school?

No, Lewis-palmer High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,171
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
El Paso County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.0%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 80132)
29,379
Area average commute
28.9 min
Area median age
42.5
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 80132; 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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