Columbine High School facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Columbine High School |
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6201 South Pierce Street
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80123
United States
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| Coordinates | 39°36′14″N 105°04′27″W / 39.60389°N 105.07417°W |
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| Other name | CHS |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1973 |
| School district | Jefferson County R-1 |
| NCES School ID | 080480000707 |
| Principal | Scott Christy |
| Teaching staff | 86.66 (on a FTE basis) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,686 (2022–2023) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 19.46 |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Navy blue and silver |
| Mascot | Rebel |
| Nickname | Rebels |
 The library built after the massacre. |
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Columbine High School (often called CHS) is a public high school located in Columbine, Colorado, United States. It's part of the Jefferson County Public Schools district, which serves the Denver metropolitan area.
In 1999, the school became known for a very sad event. Two senior students caused a tragic shooting, leading to the deaths of 12 students and one teacher. The two students also died.
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Discovering Columbine High School's Story
Columbine High School first opened its doors in 1973. It was built to hold about 1,652 students. The school got its name from the area around it, Columbine. This area was named after the columbine, which is the state flower of Colorado.
The first principal of the school was Gerald Difford. When the school first opened, there wasn't a senior class. The very first group of students to graduate from Columbine High School was in 1975. Students from nearby junior high schools helped choose the school's colors.
Changes and Updates to the School Building
Columbine High School has been updated many times since it first opened. In 1995, a new cafeteria and library were added. More changes happened in 1999 and 2000, when the hallways, cafeteria, and old library were renovated.
In the early 2000s, a new library called the HOPE Columbine Memorial Library was built. A memorial was also created on the school grounds. These additions help remember those affected by the 1999 event.
Who Are the Notable Alumni of CHS?
Many interesting people have attended Columbine High School. Here are a few:
- Darrel Akerfelds – A professional baseball pitcher for teams like the Oakland Athletics.
- Sera Cahoone – A talented singer-songwriter.
- Skip Ewing – A well-known country music songwriter and artist.
- Wes Hart – An MLS player who played for the San Jose Earthquakes.
- Allan Kayser – An actor famous for playing "Bubba" in the TV show Mama's Family.
- Sue Manteris – A newscaster on Las Vegas TV.
- Todd Park Mohr – The guitarist and vocalist for the band Big Head Todd and the Monsters.
- Patrick Neville – A politician.
- Carlos Samour - An Associate Justice on the Colorado Supreme Court.
- Jeanie Schroder – A member of the band DeVotchKa.
- Longmont Potion Castle – A comedian and musician known for his prank calls.
- Woody Kincaid – An American long-distance runner.
Remembering the 1999 Event
The 1999 event at Columbine High School was a very sad day. It involved two students and had a lasting impact on the school and community.
Individuals Involved in the 1999 Event
- Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold – The two senior students involved in the tragic event.
Students Remembered from the 1999 Event
- Rachel Scott – One of the 13 people who died. A youth program called Rachel's Challenge was created in her memory.
- Cassie Bernall – Another one of the 13 people who died.
- Austin Eubanks – A student who was injured during the event.
See also
- Columbine (book)
