Palmer High School
Public school in Colorado Springs 11, grades 9 to 12. 301 North Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs.
Contact
- Phone
- (719) 328-5000
Questions about enrolling?
The Colorado Springs 11 enrollment office handles this.
- Phone
- (719) 520-2297
- Enrollment page
- d11.org (opens in a new tab)
Where this comes from
- Phone, website, address: from the school’s own website where we could check it, otherwise the Colorado Department of Education school directory.
- Enrollment phone: Colorado Springs School District 11 (opens in a new tab), checked Oct 31, 2026.
- Enrollment page: Colorado Springs School District 11 (opens in a new tab), checked Oct 31, 2026.
Everything else, in six parts
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Academics
82 in 100 students graduate in 4 years; average SAT 908.
Students who graduate in 4 years
82.2%
Near the middle of the 54 area schools that report it (middle value 86.3%).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2024-25. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Average SAT score (11th graders)
908 out of 1600
Lower than most of the 56 area schools that report it (middle value 981).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2026. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Average SAT reading and writing score
475 out of 800
Lower than most of the 56 area schools that report it (middle value 511.5).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2026. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Average SAT math score
434 out of 800
Lower than most of the 56 area schools that report it (middle value 471.5).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2026. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
State rating
Improvement Plan
Colorado rates every school each year from test results, growth and graduation. From highest to lowest: Performance, Improvement, Priority Improvement, Turnaround. Alternative schools get an AEC version.
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2025. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Students who left school that year without finishing
1.5%
Lower than most of the 36 area schools that report it (middle value 2.4%).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2024-25. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Suggest a change to Students who left school that year without finishing
Students per teacher
About 24 students per teacher
More than most of the 65 area schools that report it (middle value 15.9).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2025-26. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Programs
IB, AP, and college classes. 6 career pathways.
Special programs
- IB Diploma
- IB Middle Years Programme
- IB Career-related Programme
- AP
- Concurrent Enrollment
- CTE
IB (International Baccalaureate) is a demanding two-year program known to colleges worldwide. AP (Advanced Placement) classes are college-level, with an exam in May.
Source: Colorado Springs School District 11 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Also available through the district
JROTC (Navy), JROTC (Air Force), Falcon AeroLab (Pilot Training), and Career Start (PPSC)
Source: Colorado Springs School District 11 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
AP courses offered
2 courses
Fewer than most of the 37 area schools that report it (middle value 9).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (opens in a new tab), 2023-24. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
College classes in high school
Yes
Students can take college classes for credit while still in high school. Colorado calls this concurrent enrollment.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (opens in a new tab), 2023-24. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Career pathways
- Computer Science
- Game Design
- Video Production
- Culinary Arts
- Graphic Design
- Health Sciences
Source: Colorado Springs School District 11 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Also available through the district
- Aerospace
- Engineering
- Drones
- Athletic Training
- Cybersecurity
- Construction Trades
- Welding
- Education & Teaching
Show all 28 career pathways through the district
- Early Childhood Education
- Creative Writing
- Aviation
- Robotics
- Metalsmithing & Jewelry
- Information Technology
- Automotive
- Agriculture & Hydroponics
- Telecommunications
- Bike Technology
- Criminal Justice
- Outdoor Recreation Leadership
- Cosmetology
- Dental Assisting
- Auto Collision
- Behavioral Health
- Diesel Technology
- Fire Science
- Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Zookeeping
Source: Colorado Springs School District 11 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
World languages
Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, and Spanish
Source: Colorado Springs School District 11 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Sports and clubs
25 teams and 12 clubs and activities listed.
Sports teams
- Spirit (Cheer)
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf (Boys)
- Soccer (Boys)
- Softball
- Tennis (Boys)
- Volleyball (Girls)
Show all 25 sports teams
- Flag Football
- Rugby (Girls)
- Unified Bowling
- Basketball (Boys)
- Basketball (Girls)
- Ice Hockey
- Swimming & Diving (Girls)
- Wrestling
- Baseball
- Golf (Girls)
- Lacrosse (Girls)
- Lacrosse (Boys)
- Soccer (Girls)
- Swimming & Diving (Boys)
- Tennis (Girls)
- Track & Field
- Rugby (Boys)
Source: Colorado Springs School District 11 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Clubs and activities
- Speech & Debate
- Band
- Marching Band
- Jazz Band
- Choir
- Orchestra
- Theater
- Unified Theater
Show all 12 clubs and activities
- FCCLA
- GSA
- National Honor Society
- Student Council
Source: Colorado Springs School District 11 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Getting in
Public school in Colorado Springs 11. Apply by February 15, 2027.
When to apply
Palmer High School uses Colorado Springs School District 11’s dates.
Choice window opens 2027-28
Source: Colorado Springs School District 11 (opens in a new tab), Choice Open Enrollment. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
Priority deadline 2027-28
February 15 (year not printed; expected Feb 15, 2027)
Please confirm this date with the source.
Source: Colorado Springs School District 11 (opens in a new tab), Choice Open Enrollment. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
Principals decide Every year
Within 10 business days after Feb. 15 (about early March)
Source: Colorado Springs School District 11 (opens in a new tab), Empower Your Child's Future with School Choice in District 11. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
Kind of school
Public school
Colorado Springs 11, grades 9-12
How students get in
Boundary or open enrollment
Source: Colorado Springs School District 11 (opens in a new tab), 2027-28. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Apply by
February 15, 2027
Source: Colorado Springs School District 11 (opens in a new tab), 2027-28. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
What to know about applying
Students who live in the Palmer attendance area can enroll there. Students from other areas or other districts can apply through D11 Choice Open Enrollment; applications for 2027-28 open December 15, 2026, and the priority deadline is February 15. Families must drive choice students; D11 does not bus them. All Palmer 9th and 10th graders take IB Middle Years Programme classes, so no separate IB application was found for 9th grade; students opt into the IB Diploma or Career-related Program for 11th and 12th grade.
Source: Colorado Springs School District 11 (opens in a new tab), 2027-28. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Where to apply or enroll
Open the page on d11.org (opens in a new tab)
Source: Colorado Springs School District 11 (opens in a new tab), 2027-28. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Yearly tuition
Free
Colorado public and charter schools do not charge tuition.
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Address
301 North Nevada Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
School hours
7:35 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; Monday late start 9:35 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.
Source: Colorado Springs School District 11 (opens in a new tab), 2025-26. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Bus and transportation
District 11 buses students who live more than 2 miles from their assigned (boundary) high school; choice/permit students are not bused but may apply for space-available seats.
Source: Colorado Springs School District 11 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Uniform or dress code required
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Support and culture
About 1,190 students. Support services listed below.
How many students
1,190 students
Bigger than most of the 72 area schools that report it (middle value 461.5).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2025-26. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Students from lower-income families
61.8% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch
Students whose families qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This describes family income, not school quality; lower test scores often reflect it.
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2025-26. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Students per counselor
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Special education, IEP and 504 services
District 11 serves students with IEPs in their neighborhood schools with specialized instruction and supports, ages 3-21.
Source: Colorado Springs School District 11 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Gifted and talented services
Palmer's gifted program uses IB programmes, Advanced Learning Plans, GT lunch groups and social-emotional support.
Source: Colorado Springs School District 11 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Help for students learning English
Palmer offers ESL Reading levels 1-8 and an ESL Newcomer class for beginning English learners.
Source: Colorado Springs School District 11 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
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