Serving 1,132 students in grades 9-12, Pomona 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 23% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pomona High School's student population of 1,132 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pomona 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 Pomona High School is 0.58, 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
#941 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
40%
35%
Black
2%
5%
White
51%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pomona High School's ranking?
Pomona High School is ranked #941 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Pomona High School often compared to?
Pomona High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arvada West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pomona High School?
The graduation rate of Pomona High School is 88%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Pomona High School?
1,132 students attend Pomona High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Pomona High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pomona High School?
Pomona High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pomona High School offer ?
Pomona High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pomona High School part of?
Pomona High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Pomona High School located?
Pomona High School is located in the Meadowglen neighborhood of Arvada, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Meadowglen.
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