School Overview

School Overview

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. In addition, students have the option to participate in concurrent enrollment which allows them to explore a variety of college courses. Niwot High School was a top ranked public school in the Washington Post’s 2019 ranking of America’s most challenging schools and was recognized by The Denver Business Journal as a top-10 high school in the Denver Metro area. Niwot High School received the John Irwin Award for academic achievement 11 times since 2002. NHS students are supported and challenged by an award winning staff including Colorado Principal of the Year, Cross Country Coach of the Year, Tennis Coach of
the Year, and Koebel Enterprising Teacher of the Year.

School Administrative Team

Joe Brown

Athletic Director/Assistant Principal Last Name P-Z

Zach Pinkerton

Assistant Principal Last Name He-O

Eric Rauschkolb

Principal

Erin Roe

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Elizabeth Towlen

I.B. Coordinator

Elizabeth Towlen

Overall Achievements

  • Niwot High School has won 25 team state championships, 35 team state runner ups and over 100 individual state championships
  • 90 percent of students involved in at least one extra-curricular activity
  • Student honors include: Boettcher Scholars, National Merit Scholars, appointments to armed service academies and acceptance into every Ivy League school
  • District, state, and nationally recognized performing arts programs with students invited to perform at Carnegie Hall, Disneyland, Disney World, and on Broadway

Recent News

Take a look at some of our recent news.

October 19, 2021

The AP Exam Registration Window is Open until November 8

The AP® Program is continuously introducing new resources and processes designed to help students earn college credit and placement. This year, we’re most excited about their Daily Videos and enhanced progress monitoring tools available in AP Classroom. Here are other important items you and your student need to know for AP 21-22: Students will register […]

October 8, 2021

Student Responsible Use of Social Media

Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we advance the well-being of our students and the safety of our school communities. Toward this end, we have some important information to share with our families to best support our students’ responsible use of social media.  When used appropriately, social media can be a helpful […]

October 5, 2021

Open House Dates 2021

St. Vrain Valley Schools are hosting open houses to answer questions and share information about the many program offerings available across the district as families begin planning their transition to middle and high school next year. Below are upcoming open house dates across the district. For questions regarding open houses, programming, or to schedule a […]

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