Palmer Ridge High School

Palmer Ridge High School 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, 20 Advanced Placement courses, and occupational skills training in partnership with Pikes Peak Community College and the International Salon and Spa Academy.
At the time of its construction in 2008, Palmer Ridge High School was the largest public geothermal project in the state of Colorado.

History

Establishment

In 2006, the Lewis-Palmer School District decided to build a second high school to alleviate crowding in Lewis-Palmer High School. 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. The district eventually chose another plot of land, located adjacent Interstate-25 near the summit of Monument Hill.

Building

H+L Architecture designed the building for Palmer Ridge High School. Saunders Construction built the building and completed construction in time for the 2008-2009 school year. The building covered after its completion.

Opening

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