Arvada High School
Tel:
(303)982-0162
- Arvada High School serves 836 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Arvada High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Arvada High School's student population of 836 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 836 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Arvada High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Arvada High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1417 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 46% | 34% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 45% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.39 |
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| Graduation Rate | 70-74% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County No. R-1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Arvada High School is Early College Of Arvada (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Doral Academy Of Colorado (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Peck Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Arvada Peck Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 332 students
0.3 miles
6495 Carr Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303)982-0590 0.3 K-6 332 - Arvada Secrest Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 373 students
0.7 miles
6875 West 64th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303)982-0760 0.7 PK-6 373 - Arvada Doral Academy Of Colorado Charter School
Grades: K-7 | 168 students
0.9 miles
7100 Wadsworth Blvd
Arvada, CO 80003
(303)250-3627 0.9 K-7 168 - Arvada Lincoln Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 736 students
0.9 miles
7180 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303)467-5363 0.9 PK-8 736 - Arvada Arvada K-8 Grades: K-8 | 612 students
1.0 miles
5751 Balsam Street
Arvada, CO 80002
(303)982-1240 1.0 K-8 612
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