For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 6,149 students in Arvada, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Arvada, CO are Ralston Valley Senior High School, Arvada West High School and Pomona Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arvada, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Arvada have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public high schools.
Arvada, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arvada West High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Arvada, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ralston Valley Senior High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13355 West 80th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5600
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,875 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Arvada West High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11595 Allendale Drive
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1303
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1303
Gr: 9-12 | 1,923 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Pomona Junior/senior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8101 West Pomona Drive
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0710
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0710
Gr: 6-12 | 1,252 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Two Roads Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6980 Pierce Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 423-3377
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 423-3377
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Arvada High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7951 West 65th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-0162
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-0162
Gr: 9-12 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Arvada, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Arvada, CO include Ralston Valley Senior High School, Arvada West High School and Pomona Junior/senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Arvada?
5 public high schools are located in Arvada.
What is the racial composition of students in Arvada?
Arvada public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Arvada are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Arvada include: Arvada West High School vs. Ralston Valley Senior High School, Ralston Valley Senior High School vs. Arvada West High School, Pomona Junior/senior High School vs. Arvada West High School
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