Palmer Ridge High School
Monument, CO 80132
Phone: (719) 867-8600
Fax: (719) 867-8605
District: Lewis-Palmer 38 School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9-12 • 1120 students
Monument's Palmer Ridge High School serves grades 9-12 in the Lewis-Palmer 38 School District. It is among the few public high schools in Colorado to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10.
Palmer Ridge High School is a public school in the Lewis-Palmer 38 School District located in Monument, CO. The principal of Palmer Ridge High School is Gary Gabel. As of 2012, the students are 3.3% Multiracial; 2.1% Asian; 0.6% Native American or Native Alaskan; and 0.6% Black, non-Hispanic. 8.7% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiracial | 3.3% | 4.3% | 3.8% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 0.6% | 1% | 4.6% |
| White, non-Hispanic | — | — | 54.1% |
| Hispanic | — | — | 33.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | — | 0.2% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 8.7% | 11.5% | 42.2% |
| English learners | — | 4% | 12% |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest Lakes | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Monument | CO | 3.7 mi | |
| 2 | Flying Horse | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Colorado Springs | CO | 7.6 mi | |
| 3 | Cordera | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Colorado Springs | CO | 12 mi | |
| 4 | Wolf Ranch (Briargate) | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Colorado Springs | CO | 12.7 mi | |
| 5 | Wolf Ranch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Colorado Springs | CO | 13.2 mi | |
| 6 | Briargate - Fairfax | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Colorado Springs | CO | 13.3 mi | |
| 7 | Mountain Shadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Colorado Springs | CO | 13.6 mi | |
| 8 | Dakota Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Colorado Springs | CO | 14.8 mi | |
| 9 | Stetson Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Colorado Springs | CO | 16.5 mi | |
| 10 | Meridian Ranch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Peyton | CO | 16.8 mi | |
| 11 | Falcon | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Peyton | CO | 16.8 mi | |
| 12 | Pronghorn Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Colorado Springs | CO | 17.9 mi | |
| 13 | Windmill Apartments | Apartment Complex | Colorado Springs | CO | 20.8 mi | |
| 14 | Cheyenne Mountain | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Colorado Springs | CO | 23 mi | |
| 15 | Comanche Village | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fort carson | CO | 25.1 mi | |
| 16 | Security Valley | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Colorado Springs | CO | 25.6 mi | |
| 17 | Fountain Valley | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Colorado Springs | CO | 28.3 mi | |
| 18 | Sterling Hills West | Area of Town | Aurora | CO | 38.9 mi | |
| 19 | Cherry Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Denver | CO | 42.3 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Gate Blvd | Colorado Springs | CO | 6.9 mi | |
| 2 | Colorado Springs Co | Colorado Springs | CO | 19.3 mi | |
| 3 | Manitou Springs | Colorado Springs | CO | 22.2 mi | |
| 4 | North Cheyenne Canyon | Colorado Springs | CO | 22.4 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| US Air Force Academy | 7.5 mi. |
| Peterson AFB | 22 mi. |
| Cheyenne Mountain Air Station | 25.4 mi. |
| Fort Carson | 26 mi. |
| Schriever AFB | 27.4 mi. |
| Buckley AFB | 41.1 mi. |
