Wheat Ridge High School

9505 West 32nd Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,084 students in grades 9-12, Wheat Ridge High 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 30% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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: 1,084 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 83% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wheat Ridge High School's student population of 1,084 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,084 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge High School is 0.54, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#635 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
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30%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wheat Ridge High 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 2020-21 school year data.
55%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wheat Ridge High 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
37%
35%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
57%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
This chart display the diversity score of Wheat Ridge High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
81%
This chart display graduation rate of Wheat Ridge High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wheat Ridge High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wheat Ridge High School's ranking?
Wheat Ridge High School is ranked #635 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Wheat Ridge High School often compared to?
Wheat Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakewood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wheat Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Wheat Ridge High School is 83%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Wheat Ridge High School?
1,084 students attend Wheat Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Wheat Ridge High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheat Ridge High School?
Wheat Ridge High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wheat Ridge High School offer ?
Wheat Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wheat Ridge High School part of?
Wheat Ridge High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.

School Reviews

5   8/1/2011
Excellent school with excellent teachers who really care about the students!!!!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - s_hew
5   2/6/2011
I'm a 3rd generation student. Quite frankly its a typical american high school. Yes there are fights every once in awhile but hey! that happens every where. Amazing sports programs are here including the best staff ever:) PTA is a little low on the participation but oh well! Overall Farmers forever! :)
- Posted by Student/Alumni - confu
2   9/8/2009
My chief complaint with wheatridge is the indifference and bias that the minority students face. Staff members ignore the holier than thou attitudes & racial comments made by white students. Jefferson county schools can not afford to continuosly play favoritism to the "priviledged".
- Posted by Parent - deeni

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,084 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 83% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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