
Niwot High School
Niwot High School offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum and advanced level coursework that consists of Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP), and Niwot Pre-IB (NPIB)/Honors courses.
Niwot Feeder Strong
We are the Cougars
Together, we are champions of opportunity united by globalized academics and rigor.
A Strong Competitive Advantage
The Denver Business Journal ranked NHS as a top-10 high school in the Denver Metro area
State Champions
NHS has won 25 team state championships and over 100 individual state championships
Nationally Recognized Performing Arts
Students invited to perform at Carnegie Hall, Disneyland, Disney World, and on Broadway
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2025 Superintendent’s Town Hall Meetings Featured
St. Vrain Valley Schools invites parents, teachers, staff, and community members to join Superintendent Dr. Jackie Kapushion, for one of our upcoming Superintendent Town Hall meetings. These annual forums, in each of our geographic areas provide an opportunity for Dr. Kapushion and district leaders to listen to our community’s questions and suggestions, celebrate successes, and […]
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Performing Arts and Music Industry College Night
Students and families interested in pursuing pathways in dance, music, or theater are invited to a special presentation on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. in the Skyline High School Library. Representatives from top universities will share insights on the different types of programs and degrees available, the application and audition process, what questions to […]
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Tours Every Week!
NHS offers tours every Tuesday and Thursday at 1:30 pm. Please call the office at 303-652-2550 to schedule a time to tour. We will spend about an hour showing you around the building and discussing the excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts that can be found in the best high school in Colorado! We […]
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District News
Check out the latest featured news from St. Vrain Valley Schools.

Congratulations Dr. Jackie Kapushion, Superintendent of St. Vrain Valley Schools
The Board of Education has appointed Dr. Jackie Kapushion as the next Superintendent of St. Vrain Valley Schools, effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Kapushion brings exceptional qualifications to this role, including 36 years of experience in public education.
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Historic Graduation Achievement
Dear St. Vrain Valley Community, Thank you for your extraordinary partnership in advancing excellence across our system. Today I am proud to share that together, we have achieved an unprecedented milestone – the highest graduation rate in St. Vrain Valley Schools’ history at 94.3%. This places us 10.1 percentage points above the state average of […]
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Those who can, teach.
There is no more noble and important profession in our society than that of our educators. With over 90% of our nation’s children attending a public school, it is our teachers and staff, in partnership with parents and families, who are shaping the future of our world.
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Contact Us
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- Postal address
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8989 East Niwot Road
Niwot, CO 80503
- Phone number
- 303-652-2550
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