Founded in 1875 as part of
the University of Colorado,
Boulder High School is one of
Colorado's oldest and finest
high schools, maintaining
strong traditions in academics,
athletics and activities.
As an Advanced Placement
Focus School, Boulder High is
enriched by its diverse
population and beautiful
urban setting.
1604 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 442-2430
Principal: Bud Jenkins
Boulder High School
Home of the Panthers
Our Mission:
Boulder High School will provide an academic and creative environment in which every person is
valued as an individual, challenged as a learner, and inspired to contribute to society.
Our Vision:
- BHS students pursue academic, athletic, and creative excellence.
- BHS students are successful because they are valued as individuals, capable of meeting the high expectations they set for themselves.
- BHS teachers excel in their knowledge of their disciplines. They use technology and keep up with new trends that apply to their respective fields.
- BHS teachers work toward standardizing their assessments of student work within their classrooms and on a school-wide basis.
- BHS administrators support academic, athletic, and creative excellence.
- BHS teachers and administrators work together to maintain a building that inspires students to achieve their highest potential.
- BHS teachers and administrators scrutinize facility needs to insure improvements are economical and have long-term utility.
Expectations for Boulder High Faculty and Administration:
- To uphold the mission of Boulder High School
- To provide a personalized approach to educating students
- To model ethical behaviors, attitudes and love of learning
- To foster an appreciation and understanding of diversity
- To communicate effectively with students and parents in a dignified and respectful manner
Expectations for Boulder High parents:
- To promote good citizenship behaviors among their students
- To promote the importance of education
- To instill responsibility in their students to attend all classes and abide by the school's policies
- To communicate with school personnel regarding concerns
Expectations for Boulder High students:
- To attend all classes every day and to be engaged in learning
- To be responsible for the classwork assigned
- To follow the school's rules for behavior and the student code of conduct
- To foster pride in the school by helping to maintain the school's physical appearance
- To demonstrate dignity and respect in all interaction with students, faulty, staff, parents and guests
