Rampart High School is a public high school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. Established in 1983, it is Academy School District 20's second high school. It was awarded the National School of Excellence award in 1989.
Serving 1,342 students in grades 9-12, Rampart High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,342 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rampart High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Rampart High School's student population of 1,342 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,342 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Year Founded
1983
Colors
Royal blue, Gold, Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rampart High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rampart High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#284 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)45%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
23%
36%
Black
4%
5%
White
58%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)85%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rocky The Ram
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rampart High School's ranking?
Rampart High School is ranked #284 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Rampart High School often compared to?
Rampart High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty High School, Pine Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rampart High School?
The graduation rate of Rampart High School is 85%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Rampart High School?
1,342 students attend Rampart High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Rampart High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rampart High School?
Rampart High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rampart High School offer ?
Rampart High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rampart High School part of?
Rampart High School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is Rampart High School located?
Rampart High School is located in the Briargate neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in Briargate.
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