Serving 218 students in grades 9-12, Wiggins 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wiggins High School's student population of 218 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wiggins High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wiggins High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#703 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
26%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
70%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wiggins High School's ranking?
Wiggins High School is ranked #703 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Wiggins High School often compared to?
Wiggins High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Morgan High School, Brush High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wiggins High School?
The graduation rate of Wiggins High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Wiggins High School?
218 students attend Wiggins High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Wiggins High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wiggins High School?
Wiggins High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wiggins High School offer ?
Wiggins High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wiggins High School part of?
Wiggins High School is part of School District No. Re-50 Wiggins.
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