Palmer High School
301 North Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 | (719) 328-5000
- Grades: 9-12
- Student Enrollment: 2,069
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 2,069 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 124th out of 282 high schools in CO.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 301 North Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
School District Details
- Colorado Springs 11 School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,257
- Graduation Rate: 76.6%
- Dropout Rate: 7.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 17.3
- Enrolled Students: 29,673
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 2,069
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 97.7
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 21.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 1,053 (50.9%)
- Females: 1,016 (49.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 160 (7.7%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 538 (26.0%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 698 (33.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 37 | 1.8% |
| Black | 196 | 9.5% |
| Asian | 61 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic | 370 | 17.9% |
| White | 1,405 | 67.9% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 513 | 24.8% |
| 10th Grade | 529 | 25.6% |
| 11th Grade | 487 | 23.5% |
| 12th Grade | 540 | 26.1% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 29%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:71%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 11 Years
- Average Salary: $46,340
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $38,641 | 27% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $49,160 | 73% |
Source: CO Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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