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New Vista High School

Q: Is New Vista High School a good school?

New Vista High School ranks 79 th of 340 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

79^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Colorado High Schools

Better than 77% of Colorado high schools

Summary

New Vista High School is a small public high school in central Boulder, Colorado, serving 327 students in grades 9–12 as part of the highly rated Boulder Valley School District No. Re2. Despite being dramatically smaller than nearby comprehensive schools, it ranks in the top 25% of Colorado high schools and has carved out a distinct identity for families seeking a more personalized public school experience.

The school's academic profile is defined by exceptional literacy and science outcomes, a near-top graduation rate, and remarkable success with students who often struggle in larger schools. Its 96.3% graduation rate outpaces the state average and rivals much larger schools like Monarch High School. Reading and writing proficiency on the SAT is on par with the district's highest-performing schools, and science proficiency exceeds Boulder High School and Broomfield High School. Most striking is its #1 statewide ranking for outcomes with students with disabilities, as well as top-quartile results for low-income students, signaling a genuinely supportive environment for diverse learners.

The clearest challenges are mathematics, where proficiency lags the district by roughly 15 to 20 points, and a 31% chronic absenteeism rate that is nearly double the district average and higher than comprehensive neighbors like Fairview High School and Centaurus High School. However, these issues do not define the school. For parents looking for a smaller, highly effective alternative to the large comprehensives, or a far stronger option than local charters like Justice High Charter School or Boulder Prep Charter High School, New Vista presents a compelling choice backed by strong graduation and literacy outcomes.

327

Students ?

17.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,267

Per pupil spending ?

26.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

700 20th Street
Boulder, CO 80302-7702

(720) 561-8700

District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.2%

Hispanic:

12.2%

Two or more races:

5.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 76th percentile in 2016 → 77th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Colorado average (63% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Colorado high schools

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Colorado average (86%)

Worth a look

!Near the bottom of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school63%

District avg72%

Colorado avg48%

79^th of 340

Colorado public high schools ?

Top 23%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 7High Schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

5^th of 114Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	77.6	79 of 340	76.8%	★★★★☆
2025	72.8	93 of 328	71.6%	★★★★☆
2024	70.6	94 of 349	73.1%	★★★★☆
2023	74.0	83 of 349	76.2%	★★★★☆
2022	71.3	61 of 221	72.4%	★★★★☆
2021	60.3	78 of 210	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.2	111 of 411	73.0%	★★★★☆
2018	70.8	94 of 388	75.8%	★★★★☆
2017	69.7	31 of 256	87.9%	★★★★☆
2016	56.8	62 of 255	75.7%	★★★★☆
2015	53.0	96 of 292	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	69.7	99 of 369	73.2%	★★★★☆
2013	57.2	158 of 349	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	69.7	101 of 334	69.8%	★★★★☆
2011	63.4	136 of 337	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	62.8	134 of 327	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	75.1	73 of 310	76.5%	★★★★☆
2008	60.7	133 of 301	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	67.7	96 of 298	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	72.9	76 of 286	73.4%	★★★★☆
2005	79.9	51 of 280	81.8%	★★★★☆
2004	80.1	51 of 279	81.7%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	96.3	1 of 59	98.3%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	67.0	83 of 246	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.4	92 of 247	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.8	98 of 257	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.7	73 of 254	71.3%	★★★★☆
2022	60.8	99 of 257	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.3	117 of 239	51.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	73.6	44 of 209	78.9%	★★★★☆
2025	69.3	52 of 194	73.2%	★★★★☆
2024	64.6	64 of 211	69.7%	★★★★☆
2021	76.7	30 of 188	84.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	78.2	55 of 244	77.5%	★★★★☆
2025	79.5	50 of 246	79.7%	★★★★☆
2024	66.3	83 of 256	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	83.8	40 of 252	84.1%	★★★★☆
2022	68.3	80 of 253	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.3	75 of 240	68.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	70.3	60 of 221	72.9%	★★★★☆
2025	62.9	75 of 209	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.9	75 of 229	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.8	63 of 234	73.1%	★★★★☆
2022	59.6	91 of 228	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.1	104 of 225	53.8%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Disabled (2025)98th percentile+27 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)79th percentile~ school

Male (2026)77th percentile~ school

White (2026)73rd percentile-4 vs school

Female (2026)66th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2025-2026) ?

Reading and Writing82%+17 vs state

Science57%+32 vs state

Mathematics44%+4 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, August 22, 2019

Fantastic staff who is truly invested in helping your child be successful. A great school that thinks outside of the box and teaches students strategies, compassion, kindness and problem-solving skills on a personal level. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2026)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2026)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2026)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2026)	SAT Reading and Writing (2026)	SAT Mathematics (2026)	CMAS English Language Arts (2026)				CMAS Math (2026)				CMAS Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
New Vista High School	Public	9-12	700 20th Street	Boulder	80302	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-8700	327	18	17.8	26.3%	246 (75.2%)	4 (1.2%)	40 (12.2%)	7 (2.1%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.5%)	77.6	79^th of 340 public high schools	76.8%		72.8	93^rd of 328 public high schools	71.6%	14	88.0	52.0	82.5	44.4	79.0	40.3										57.1	$23,267
Boulder High School	Public	9-12	1604 Arapahoe Avenue	Boulder	80302	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-2200	1,939	91	21.2	34.5%	1,204 (62.1%)	20 (1.0%)	560 (28.9%)	51 (2.6%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	93 (4.8%)	84	47^th of 340 public high schools	86.2%		85.8	42^nd of 328 public high schools	87.2%	5	81.0	59.4	79.2	60.1	76.2	56.0										54.3	$18,873
Williamsburg Academy of Colorado	Public, Virtual	6-12	1942 Broadway Street Ste 314c	Boulder	80302	Boulder County	Education Reenvisioned BOCES	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(303) 345-4145	622	20	30.8		357 (57.4%)	31 (5.0%)	166 (26.7%)	6 (1.0%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (9.2%)	64	117^th of 340 public high schools	65.6%		69.8	101^st of 328 public high schools	69.2%	16	88.9	37.0	68.8	31.3	75.8	36.4		50.0		37.8		735.0		27.0			$9,852
Fairview High School	Public	9-12	1515 Greenbriar Boulevard	Boulder	80305	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-3100	1,863	81	23.0	14.5%	1,268 (68.1%)	23 (1.2%)	225 (12.1%)	189 (10.1%)	7 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	145 (7.8%)	95.7	6^th of 340 public high schools	98.2%		95.8	6^th of 328 public high schools	98.2%		94.2	74.3	93.2	77.0	89.5	71.0										64.1	$18,502
Arapahoe Ridge High School	Public	9-12	6600 Arapahoe Avenue	Boulder	80303	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 561-5220	184	12	15.6	72.8%	66 (35.9%)	6 (3.3%)	97 (52.7%)	2 (1.1%)	5 (2.7%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.8%)								(n/a)					453.0	393.0											$33,443
Boulder Prep Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	5075 Chaparral Court #1	Boulder	80301	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 545-6186	114	11	10.2		65 (57.0%)	4 (3.5%)	37 (32.5%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	3 (2.6%)								(n/a)																	$12,344
Monarch High School	Public	9-12	329 Campus Drive	Louisville	80027	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-4200	1,431	64	22.2	16.2%	1,098 (76.7%)	8 (0.6%)	162 (11.3%)	71 (5.0%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	82 (5.7%)	91.5	21^st of 340 public high schools	93.8%		92.3	18^th of 328 public high schools	94.5%	3	88.3	62.8	90.3	67.8	87.4	60.7										740.0	$19,281
Centaurus High School	Public	9-12	10300 South Boulder Road	Lafayette	80026	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-7500	1,557	78	19.9	30.8%	1,000 (64.2%)	14 (0.9%)	415 (26.7%)	42 (2.7%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (5.0%)	84.8	43^rd of 340 public high schools	87.4%		87.8	35^th of 328 public high schools	89.3%	8	80.2	55.1	81.7	62.4	80.8	56.4										62.5	$19,570
Niwot High School	Public	9-12	8989 E. Niwot Road	Niwot	80503	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(303) 652-2550	1,509	65	23.2	25.6%	966 (64.0%)	20 (1.3%)	368 (24.4%)	84 (5.6%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	66 (4.4%)	88.6	29^th of 340 public high schools	91.5%		86.1	40^th of 328 public high schools	87.8%	11	87.6	65.6	89.8	63.8	80.8	51.4										39.4	$15,775
Justice High Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	805 Excalibur	Lafayette	80026	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	Yes	No	No	Yes	(720) 935-1337	108	5	19.8	89.8%	31 (28.7%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (59.3%)	1 (0.9%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.4%)								(n/a)																	$15,288

Frequently Asked Questions about New Vista High School

Is New Vista High School a good school?

New Vista High School ranks 79^th of 340 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of New Vista High School?

Students at New Vista High School are 75% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Not Specified, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend New Vista High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 327 students attended New Vista High School.

What district is New Vista High School in?

Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

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