Palmer Ridge High School
Public high school in Monument, Colorado, United States
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Palmer Ridge High School (PR, or PRHS) is a public high school in Monument, Colorado, United States, serving students in grades 9–12. It is one of two high schools in the Lewis-Palmer School District 38, with admission based primarily on the locations of students' homes.
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19255 Monument Hill Road , Colorado 80132 United States 39°6′45″N 104°51′44″W | |
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| School type | Public high school |
| Motto | Ignite, Engage, Encourage and Expect Excellence |
| Established | August 14, 2008 |
School district | Lewis-Palmer 38 |
| CEEB code | 061041 |
NCES School ID | 080582006369[1] |
Principal | Adam Frank[2] |
Teaching staff | 51.77 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,066 (2024–2025[1]) |
Student to teacher ratio | 20.59[1] |
| Colors | Navy and gold |
Athletics conference | CHSAA |
| Mascot | Bears |
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| Website | www |
As of 2024, Palmer Ridge offers 18 varsity sports[3] (7 of which offer both boys and girls teams), 20 Advanced Placement courses,[4] and occupational skills training in partnership with Pikes Peak Community College and the International Salon and Spa Academy.[5]
At the time of its construction in 2008, Palmer Ridge High School was the largest public geothermal project in the state of Colorado.[6]
History
Establishment
In 2006, the Lewis-Palmer School District decided to build a second high school to alleviate crowding in Lewis-Palmer High School.[7] They intended to take the land of Mary Wissler, a local ranch owner, through the use of eminent domain.[8] Many people were outraged and threatened to recall the school board by collecting thousands of signatures.[9] The district eventually chose another plot of land, located adjacent Interstate-25 near the summit of Monument Hill.[10]
Building
H+L Architecture designed the building for Palmer Ridge High School.[11] Saunders Construction built the building and completed construction in time for the 2008-2009 school year.[12] The building covered 217,000 square feet (20,200 m2) after its completion.[13]
Opening
Palmer Ridge High School opened in August 2008, with approximately 530 students and 70 faculty members.[14] As of the 2023-2024 school year, 1107 were enrolled at the school while still maintaining a 22:1 student:teacher ratio.[15]
