Serving 1,885 students in grades 9-12, Greeley West High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower 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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,885 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greeley West High School's student population of 1,885 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,885 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Greeley West High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greeley West High School is 0.45, 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
#1196 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)12%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
71%
35%
Black
2%
5%
White
22%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greeley West High School's ranking?
Greeley West High School is ranked #1196 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Greeley West High School often compared to?
Greeley West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greeley Central High School, Northridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greeley West High School?
The graduation rate of Greeley West High School is 91%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Greeley West High School?
1,885 students attend Greeley West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Greeley West High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greeley West High School?
Greeley West High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Greeley West High School offer ?
Greeley West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Greeley West High School part of?
Greeley West High School is part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And Sta.
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