Serving 1,363 students in grades 9-12, Golden High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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: 1,363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Golden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Golden High School's student population of 1,363 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Golden High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Golden High School is 0.35, 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
#139 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
12%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
80%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Golden High School's ranking?
Golden High School is ranked #139 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Golden High School?
The graduation rate of Golden High School is 93%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Golden High School?
1,363 students attend Golden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Golden High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden High School?
Golden High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Golden High School offer ?
Golden High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Golden High School part of?
Golden High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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