Conifer High School is a secondary school in Conifer, an unincorporated town located in the foothills of Jefferson County, southwest of Denver, Colorado, United States. The school is located about 20 minutes southwest of SH 470 and a short distance north of U.S. Highway 285.
Serving 819 students in grades 9-12, Conifer Senior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 819 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 1% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Conifer Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Conifer Senior High School's student population of 819 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
819 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1996
Colors
Green and Silver
Campus Size
105 acres (42 ha)
School Rankings
Conifer Senior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Conifer Senior High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#81 out of 1748 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
86%
49%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lobo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conifer Senior High School's ranking?
Conifer Senior High School is ranked #81 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Conifer Senior High School often compared to?
Conifer Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evergreen High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Conifer Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Conifer Senior High School is 97%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Conifer Senior High School?
819 students attend Conifer Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Conifer Senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Conifer Senior High School?
Conifer Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Conifer Senior High School offer ?
Conifer Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Conifer Senior High School part of?
Conifer Senior High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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