| Palmer Ridge High School | |
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| Address | |
19255 Monument Hill Road , Colorado 80132 United States | |
| Coordinates | 39°6′45″N 104°51′44″W / 39.11250°N 104.86222°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Motto | Ignite, Engage, Encourage and Expect Excellence |
| Established | August 14, 2008 |
| School district | Lewis-Palmer 38 |
| CEEB code | 061041 |
| NCES School ID | 080582006369[1] |
| Principal | Adam Frank[2] |
| Teaching staff | 58.15 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,223 (2018–19[1]) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 21.03[1] |
| Color(s) | Navy and gold |
| Athletics conference | CHSAA |
| Mascot | Bears |
| Feeder schools |
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| Website | www |
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, with admission based primarily on the locations of students' homes.
As of 2022, Palmer Ridge offers 24 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.[3]
History
Establishment
In 2006, Lewis-Palmer School District decided to build a second high school to alleviate crowding in Lewis-Palmer High School.[4] 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.[5] The district eventually chose another plot of land.[6]
Building
H+L Architecture designed the building for Palmer Ridge High School.[7] Saunders Construction built the actual building, and finished in time for the 2008-2009 school year.[8] The building covered 217,000 square feet (20,200 m2) after its completion.[9]
Opening
Palmer Ridge High School opened in August 2008, with approximately 530 students and 70 faculty members.[10]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - PALMER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL (080582006369)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
- ↑ "Principal's Message / Home". Lewis-Palmer School District 38. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
- ↑ "Geothermal in public buildings – The World Journal". Retrieved 24 August 2022.
- ↑ "Presentation" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 January 2009. Retrieved 7 February 2011. (3.71mb)
- ↑ "Willser Ranch backers turn to recall". The Colorado Spring Gazette. 12 April 2006. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
- ↑ "D-38 seeks two parcels of land instead of widow's site". The Colorado Springs Gazette. 21 July 2006. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "More Projects | Saunders Construction". Saunders Construction. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
- ↑ "Citadel Group " Blog Archive " Palmer Ridge High School". Archived from the original on 25 July 2011. Retrieved 26 January 2011.
- ↑ "Palmer Ridge High School — School History". Archived from the original on 25 August 2011. Retrieved 30 January 2011.
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