At a glance
Reported students
1,071
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53.32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado high enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
402.5
Green Mountain High School: 1,071 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
20.1:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,081
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54.88
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.7:1
What the reported data says about Green Mountain High School
Green Mountain High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Lakewood. It is one of 144 current school records connected to Jefferson County School District No. R-1. NCES reports 1,071 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 336 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.1:1, above the Colorado median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (71.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.2%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 14 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Green Mountain High School
- 1How do the reported 20.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 53.32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.7%
- Hispanic20.2%
- Black0.9%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
14 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Standley Lake High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,123 reported students
Alameda International Junior/Senior High School
High · Grades 07–12
1,002 reported students
Wheat Ridge High School
High · Grades 09–12
932 reported students
D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School
High · Grades 06–12
1,212 reported students
Evergreen High School
High · Grades 09–12
909 reported students
Pomona Junior/Senior High School
High · Grades 06–12
1,252 reported students
Public schools near Green Mountain High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffco Virtual Academy High · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 06–12 | 441 | 1.2 mi |
| Longview High School High · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 09–12 | 20 | 1.4 mi |
| Warren Tech High · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 11–12 | 32 | 1.5 mi |
| McLain Community High School High · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 07–12 | 349 | 1.5 mi |
| Bear Creek High School High · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 09–12 | 1,344 | 3 mi |
| Lakewood High School High · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 09–12 | 1,735 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Green Mountain High School
What grades does Green Mountain High School serve?
Green Mountain High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
How many students attend Green Mountain High School?
Green Mountain High School reported 1,071 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 437 Colorado high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,081 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Green Mountain High School?
The calculated ratio is 20.1:1, based on 1,071 students and 53.32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Green Mountain High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Green Mountain High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jefferson County School District No. R-1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Green Mountain High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
23.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Green Mountain High School in?
Green Mountain High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, based in Golden, CO, which operates 144 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Green Mountain High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jeffco Virtual Academy (1.2 mi), Longview High School (1.4 mi), Warren Tech (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.