Arvada High School is a public secondary school operated by Jefferson County School District R-1 in Arvada, Colorado, United States.
Serving 722 students in grades 9-12, Arvada High School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 722 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arvada High School's student population of 722 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
722 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1900
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arvada High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arvada High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1569 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
60%
36%
Black
4%
5%
White
30%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arvada High School's ranking?
Arvada High School is ranked #1569 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Arvada High School often compared to?
Arvada High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arvada West High School, Pomona High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arvada High School?
The graduation rate of Arvada High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Arvada High School?
722 students attend Arvada High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Arvada High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arvada High School?
Arvada High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Arvada High School offer ?
Arvada High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arvada High School part of?
Arvada High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Arvada High School located?
Arvada High School is located in the Scenic Heights neighborhood of Arvada, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Scenic Heights.
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