Serving 112 students in grades 9-12, West Grand High School ranks in the top 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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: 112 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Grand High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
West Grand High School's student population of 112 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Grand High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Grand High School is 0.49, 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
#690 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
33%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
64%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Grand High School's ranking?
West Grand High School is ranked #690 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are West Grand High School often compared to?
West Grand High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middle Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Grand High School?
The graduation rate of West Grand High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend West Grand High School?
112 students attend West Grand High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of West Grand High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Grand High School?
West Grand High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does West Grand High School offer ?
West Grand High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Grand High School part of?
West Grand High School is part of West Grand School District No. 1.
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