Westgate Community School

12500 Washington St
Thornton, CO 80241
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 547 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Westgate Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Westgate Community School's student population of 547 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
547 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Westgate Community 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 Westgate Community School is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#797 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Westgate Community School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westgate Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westgate Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Westgate Community School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Westgate Community School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
10%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Westgate Community School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
28%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Westgate Community School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Westgate Community School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
54%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Westgate Community School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Westgate Community School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Westgate Community School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Westgate Community School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Westgate Community School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westgate Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westgate Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westgate Community School's ranking?
Westgate Community School is ranked #797 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Westgate Community School often compared to?
Westgate Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stargate Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westgate Community School?
The graduation rate of Westgate Community School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Westgate Community School?
547 students attend Westgate Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Westgate Community School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westgate Community School?
Westgate Community School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Westgate Community School offer ?
Westgate Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Westgate Community School part of?
Westgate Community School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
First Day of Q4 (General)
March 10, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break (General)
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break (General)
March 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break (General)
March 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break (General)
March 27, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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