Serving 1,840 students in grades 9-12, Arvada West 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 43% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,840 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arvada West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Arvada West High School's student population of 1,840 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,840 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arvada West 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 Arvada West High School is 0.42, 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
#308 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)32%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
18%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
74%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arvada West High School's ranking?
Arvada West High School is ranked #308 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Arvada West High School often compared to?
Arvada West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ralston Valley Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arvada West High School?
The graduation rate of Arvada West High School is 92%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Arvada West High School?
1,840 students attend Arvada West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Arvada West High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arvada West High School?
Arvada West High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Arvada West High School offer ?
Arvada West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Arvada West High School part of?
Arvada West High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Arvada West High School located?
Arvada West High School is located in the Allendale Area neighborhood of Arvada, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Allendale Area.
School Reviews
5 11/22/2010
The honors classes are stressful but they are amazing. It's the right amount of work (for the most part) and the teachers are fantastic. Arvada west has a great soccer program but tend to focus on football too much, even if the football team isn't that great.'like this year..
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