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Longmont High School

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Longmont High School ranks 145 th of 328 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

145^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 328 Colorado High Schools

Better than 56% of Colorado high schools

Summary

Longmont High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Longmont, Colorado, with a total enrollment of 1,254 students. The school is part of the St. Vrain Valley School District, which is ranked 27th out of 115 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Longmont High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 88th out of 292 Colorado high schools in 2014-2015 (4-star rating) to 171st out of 349 in 2022-2023 (3-star rating). Compared to nearby schools, Longmont High School's ranking is generally lower than Niwot High School (ranked 40th-64th) and Erie High School (ranked 70th-85th), but higher than Skyline High School (ranked 250th-270th). Longmont High School's student performance on standardized tests, such as the SAT and CMAS, is generally below the district and state averages, with some exceptions in science assessments.

Longmont High School's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 83.1% and 94.8% in recent years, generally aligning with or slightly below the district average. The school has also experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 21.8% to 37.6% in recent years, which may contribute to its academic performance. While Longmont High School's student population is relatively diverse, with 42.82% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's performance on various metrics tends to be lower for certain student subgroups, including Hispanic students, students with disabilities, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

1,268

Students ?

20.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,575

Per pupil spending ?

47.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1040 Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501-4118

(303) 776-6014

District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

Feeder schools for Longmont High School:

Elementary:	Central Elementary School
	Hygiene Elementary School
	Mountain View Elementary School
	Northridge Elementary School
	More...
	Sanborn Elementary School
Middle:	Longs Peak Middle School
	Westview Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.6%

Hispanic:

41.2%

Two or more races:

3.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 34th percentile in 2021 → 56th in 2025

Strengths

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Colorado average (86%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 56th (2025) from a 34th-percentile low (2021)

✓Above the Colorado median (56th percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (42% vs 28% Colorado)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Near the bottom of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J's ranking

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg55%

Colorado avg47%

145^th of 328

Colorado public high schools ?

Top 44%▼ down 14 pts since 2015

From top 30% (2015) to top 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 9High Schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

27^th of 115St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J 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
2025	51.3	145 of 328	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.8	158 of 349	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.9	171 of 349	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	31.1	144 of 221	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	30.8	139 of 210	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.9	164 of 411	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.1	158 of 388	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	34.8	142 of 256	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	35.2	141 of 255	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	55.9	88 of 292	69.9%	★★★★☆
2014	58.6	155 of 369	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	63.6	131 of 349	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	65.4	123 of 334	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	55.2	166 of 337	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	61.6	138 of 327	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	56.4	141 of 310	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	60.6	135 of 301	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	68.9	90 of 298	69.8%	★★★★☆
2006	67.8	89 of 286	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2005	67.8	87 of 280	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2004	61.9	104 of 279	62.7%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	44.9	38 of 84	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	24.1	61 of 74	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	43.5	130 of 247	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.9	144 of 257	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.8	143 of 254	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.4	135 of 257	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.7	131 of 239	45.2%	★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	55.4	77 of 136	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	62.3	60 of 140	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.4	82 of 135	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	59.3	47 of 108	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.3	40 of 118	66.1%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	27.1	128 of 187	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	20.4	160 of 199	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	16.5	170 of 198	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	29.5	143 of 205	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	25.7	135 of 181	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	32.2	129 of 194	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	24.1	162 of 211	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.5	156 of 200	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	31.4	145 of 203	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	26.6	145 of 188	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	52.5	110 of 246	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.9	106 of 256	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.9	136 of 252	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.8	122 of 253	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.0	119 of 240	50.4%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2021	22.8	54 of 60	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	54.6	93 of 209	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.4	92 of 229	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.9	100 of 234	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.8	102 of 228	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.8	100 of 225	55.6%	★★★☆☆

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)

White (2025)56th percentile~ school

Male (2025)55th percentile~ school

Disabled (2024)55th percentile~ school

Female (2025)47th percentile-8 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2025)43rd percentile-12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)34th percentile-22 vs school

Hispanic (2025)32nd percentile-24 vs school

Special Education (2021)10th percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2024-2025) ?

Reading and Writing65%~ state avg

Science37%+12 vs state

Mathematics32%-6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2025)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2025)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2025)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2025)	SAT Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	CMAS English Language Arts (2025)				CMAS Math (2025)				CMAS Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Longmont High School	Public	9-12	1040 Sunset Street	Longmont	80501	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(303) 776-6014	1,268	63	20.2	47.9%	667 (52.6%)	8 (0.6%)	523 (41.2%)	19 (1.5%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	45 (3.5%)	51.3	145^th of 328 public high schools	55.8%		51.8	158^th of 349 public high schools	54.7%	13	68.0	42.0	65.0	32.0	58.0	29.0										36.9	$15,575
New Meridian High School	Public	9-12	1200 South Sunset	Longmont	80501	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(720) 494-3961	95	10	9.5	64.2%	38 (40.0%)	1 (1.1%)	52 (54.7%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)								(n/a)																	$26,198
St. Vrain Virtual High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	1200 South Sunset Street	Longmont	80501	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	Yes	No	(303) 591-8627	69	20	3.5	14.5%	54 (78.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (11.6%)	2 (2.9%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.8%)	84.5	44^th of 328 public high schools	86.6%					(n/a)					95.0	45.0											$20,728
Skyline High School	Public	9-12	600 East Mountain View	Longmont	80504	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(720) 494-3741	1,082	59	18.4	64.1%	272 (25.1%)	13 (1.2%)	747 (69.0%)	11 (1.0%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (3.0%)	24	249^th of 328 public high schools	24.1%		22.1	270^th of 349 public high schools	22.6%	21	48.0	25.0	46.0	22.0	50.0	20.0										15.6	$16,010
Silver Creek High School	Public	9-12	4901 Nelson Road	Longmont	80503	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(720) 494-3721	1,208	53	22.9	27.0%	826 (68.4%)	17 (1.4%)	264 (21.9%)	56 (4.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (3.5%)	78.3	70^th of 328 public high schools	78.7%		77.7	72^nd of 349 public high schools	79.4%	2	78.0	51.0	78.0	54.0	78.0	48.0										33.9	$15,264
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%)	86.1	40^th of 328 public high schools	87.8%		80.1	60^th of 349 public high schools	82.8%	20	82.0	56.0	86.0	60.0	80.0	54.0										49.4	$14,315
Mead High School	Public	9-12	12750 County Road #7	Longmont	80504	Weld County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(720) 494-3940	1,174	56	21.1	26.1%	802 (68.3%)	9 (0.8%)	303 (25.8%)	22 (1.9%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	31 (2.6%)	64.7	114^th of 328 public high schools	65.2%		57.4	130^th of 349 public high schools	62.8%	16	68.0	36.0	74.0	47.0	67.0	44.0										37.7	$15,447
Lyons Middle/Senior High School	Public	6-12	100 McConnell Drive	Lyons	80540	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(303) 823-6631	344	24	14.3	26.2%	294 (85.5%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (9.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.4%)	80.6	59^th of 328 public high schools	82.0%		86.3	42^nd of 349 public high schools	88.0%	17	70.0	55.0	95.0	54.0	85.0	42.0	80.0	73.0	77.1	76.8	51.2	47.4	69.4	55.6	68.8		$19,966
Berthoud High School	Public	9-12	850 Spartan Avenue	Berthoud	80513	Larimer County	Thompson School District R-2j	No	No	No	No	(970) 613-7700	722	37	19.6	14.7%	564 (78.1%)	1 (0.1%)	114 (15.8%)	7 (1.0%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (4.0%)	75.3	81^st of 328 public high schools	75.3%		72.3	86^th of 349 public high schools	75.4%	5	76.0	51.0	73.0	53.0	76.0	46.0										39.3	$15,076
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)																	$11,433

Frequently Asked Questions about Longmont High School

What schools feed into Longmont High School?

Longmont High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Elementary School
Elementary : Hygiene Elementary School
Elementary : Mountain View Elementary School
Elementary : Northridge Elementary School
Elementary : Sanborn Elementary School
Middle : Longs Peak Middle School
Middle : Westview Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Longmont High School?

Students at Longmont High School are 53% White, 41% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Longmont High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,268 students attended Longmont High School.

What district is Longmont High School in?

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

Is Longmont High School a good school?

Longmont High School ranks 145^th of 328 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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