Top Rankings
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 40 public high schools serving 28,386 students in Jefferson County School District No. R-1. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in Colorado.
Public High Schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Public High School in Jefferson County School District No. R-1 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Colorado average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Conifer Senior High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
164 Schools
542 Schools
# Students
76,907 Students
326,839 Students
# Teachers
4,694 Teachers
18,189 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 178 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#34 out of 180 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Graduation Rate
86%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.61
# American Indian Students
390 Students
2,242 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,359 Students
10,960 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
19,072 Students
113,137 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
35%
# Black Students
1,017 Students
14,057 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
50,879 Students
171,040 Students
% White Students
66%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
111 Students
945 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,193 Students
14,458 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,346
411
# Students in K Grade:
5,444
3,381
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,182
3,492
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,404
3,636
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,315
3,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
5,295
3,738
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,561
3,949
# Students in 6th Grade:
5,543
6,517
# Students in 7th Grade:
5,754
8,714
# Students in 8th Grade:
5,946
9,503
# Students in 9th Grade:
6,292
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
6,164
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
6,184
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
6,477
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,862 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,360 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,066 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$1,181 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,862
$15,247
Spending / Student
$15,360
$15,560
Best Jefferson County School District No. R-1 Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Evergreen High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
29300 Buffalo Road
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5140
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 982-5140
Grades: 9-12
| 975 students
Rank: #22.
D'evelyn Junior/senior High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10359 W Nassau Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 982-2600
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 982-2600
Grades: 6-12
| 1,119 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11251 Reed Way
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 887-1992
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 887-1992
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: #44.
Chatfield High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7227 South Simms Street
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3670
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3670
Grades: 9-12
| 1,790 students
Rank: #55.
Ralston Valley Senior High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13355 West 80th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5600
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,813 students
Rank: #66.
Conifer Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10441 County Highway 73
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-5255
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 982-5255
Grades: 9-12
| 815 students
Rank: #77.
Golden High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
701 24th Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4200
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,363 students
Rank: #88.
Dakota Ridge Senior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13399 West Coal Mine Avenue
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-1970
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-1970
Grades: 9-12
| 1,344 students
Rank: #99.
Columbine High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6201 South Pierce Street
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 982-4400
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 982-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,707 students
Rank: #1010.
Lakewood High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9700 West 8th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7085
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7085
Grades: 9-12
| 1,991 students
Rank: #1111.
Green Mountain High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13175 W Green Mountain Drive
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9500
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,081 students
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Brady Exploration School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5220 W. Ohio Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6722
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6722
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson C
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Johnson Road
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7004
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7004
Grades: 6-9
| 18 students
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Longview High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13301 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8523
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8523
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Miller Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Grades: PK-12
| 100 students
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
New America School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5806 W Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 894-3171
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 894-3171
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Rank: #1717.
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4441 Salvia Street
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Grades: PK-12
| 420 students
Rank: #1818.
Standley Lake High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9300 West 104th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 982-3311
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 982-3311
Grades: 9-12
| 1,221 students
Rank: #1919.
Arvada West High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11595 Allendale Drive
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1303
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1303
Grades: 9-12
| 1,765 students
Rank: #2020.
Jeffco Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1829 Denver West Drive Bldg #2
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Grades: K-12
| 1,446 students
Rank: #2121.
Jefferson Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11251 Reed Way
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 887-1992
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 887-1992
Grades: K-12
| 306 students
Rank: #2222.
Bear Creek High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9800 West Dartmouth Place
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8855
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8855
Grades: 9-12
| 1,495 students
Rank: #2323.
Wheat Ridge High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9505 West 32nd Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-7695
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-7695
Grades: 9-12
| 1,084 students
Rank: #2424.
Jefferson County Open Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7655 West 10th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7045
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-7045
Grades: 7-12
| 315 students
Rank: #2525.
Addenbrooke Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3940 S Teller Street
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 989-1336
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 989-1336
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
Rank: #2626.
Collegiate Of Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8420 South Sangre De Cristo Rd
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 972-7433
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 972-7433
Grades: K-12
| 329 students
Rank: #2727.
Pomona High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8101 West Pomona Drive
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0710
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0710
Grades: 9-12
| 1,185 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Rocky Mountain Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1921 Youngfield Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 984-5749
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 984-5749
Grades: PK-12
| 72 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Sobesky Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Hoyt Street
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Grades: K-12
| 124 students
Rank: #3030.
Two Roads Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6980 Pierce Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 423-3377
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 423-3377
Grades: PK-12
| 346 students
Rank: #3131.
Doral Of Colorado
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7100 Wadsworth Blvd
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 250-3627
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 250-3627
Grades: K-11
| 168 students
Rank: #3232.
Arvada High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7951 West 65th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-0162
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-0162
Grades: 9-12
| 759 students
Rank: #3333.
Mclain Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13600 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7460
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7460
Grades: 7-12
| 397 students
Rank: #3434.
Mountview Youth Service Center
Alternative School
7862 West Mansfield Parkway
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 987-4575
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 987-4575
Grades: 5-12
| 13 students
Rank: #3535.
Alameda International Junior/senior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1255 South Wadsworth Blvd
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-8160
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-8160
Grades: 7-12
| 1,080 students
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