Palmer Ridge High School

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Not to be confused with Palmer High School (Colorado) or Lewis-Palmer High School.
Palmer Ridge High School
Address
Map
19255 Monument Hill Road

Monument
,
Colorado
80132

United States
Coordinates39°6′45″N 104°51′44″W / 39.11250°N 104.86222°W / 39.11250; -104.86222
Information
School typePublic high school
MottoIgnite, Engage, Encourage and Expect Excellence
EstablishedAugust 14, 2008 (15 years ago) (2008-08-14)
School districtLewis-Palmer 38
CEEB code061041
NCES School ID080582006369[1]
PrincipalAdam Frank[2]
Teaching staff58.15 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,223 (2018–19[1])
Student to teacher ratio21.03[1]
Color(s)Navy and gold
  
Athletics conferenceCHSAA
MascotBears
Feeder schools
  • Lewis-Palmer Middle School
Websitewww.lewispalmer.org/prhs

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.

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[edit]

Establishment[edit]

In 2006, 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. Many people were outraged, and threatened to recall the school board by collecting thousands of signatures.[8] The district eventually chose another plot of land, located adjacent Interstate-25 near the summit of Monument Hill.[9]

Building[edit]

H+L Architecture designed the building for Palmer Ridge High School.[10] Saunders Construction built the building and completed construction in time for the 2008-2009 school year.[11] The building covered 217,000 square feet (20,200 m2) after its completion.[12]

Opening[edit]

Palmer Ridge High School opened in August 2008, with approximately 530 students and 70 faculty members.[13] As of the 2023-2024 school year, 1107 were enrolled at the school while still maintaining a 22:1 student:teacher ratio.[14]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d "Search for Public Schools - PALMER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL (080582006369)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Principal's Message / Home". Lewis-Palmer School District 38. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  3. ^ "Palmer Ridge High School". www.lewispalmer.org. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Palmer Ridge High School". www.lewispalmer.org. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Palmer Ridge High School". www.lewispalmer.org. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
  6. ^ "Geothermal in public buildings – The World Journal". Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  7. ^ "Presentation" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 January 2009. Retrieved 7 February 2011. (3.71mb)
  8. ^ "Willser Ranch backers turn to recall". The Colorado Spring Gazette. 12 April 2006. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
  9. ^ "D-38 seeks two parcels of land instead of widow's site". The Colorado Springs Gazette. 21 July 2006. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
  10. ^ "H+L Architecture". Retrieved 23 January 2011. Under "Our Projects", then go to K-12, then scroll over to Palmer Ridge High School. Scroll all the way to the right to see the information.
  11. ^ "More Projects | Saunders Construction". Saunders Construction. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
  12. ^ "Citadel Group " Blog Archive " Palmer Ridge High School". Archived from the original on 25 July 2011. Retrieved 26 January 2011.
  13. ^ "Palmer Ridge High School — School History". Archived from the original on 25 August 2011. Retrieved 30 January 2011.
  14. ^ "SchoolView: School and District Data". www.cde.state.co.us. Retrieved 18 April 2024.

External links[edit]

Official website

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