Westminster Public Schools School District

6933 Raleigh Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Westminster Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 8,320 students in Westminster Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Westminster Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
20 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
8,320 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
478 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Westminster Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 68% has increased from 56% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CO)
#170 out of 180 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Westminster Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
11%
33%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westminster Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
22%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westminster Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
68%
81%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Westminster Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.61
# American Indian Students
57 Students
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
289 Students
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6,265 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
75%
35%
# Black Students
145 Students
40,168 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
1,327 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
16%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
42 Students
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
195 Students
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
515
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
579
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
561
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
538
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
567
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
552
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
561
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
588
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
664
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
672
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
603
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
594
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
575
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
751
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,358 is higher 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 $20,357 is higher than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$153 MM
$13,426 MM
This chart display total revenue of Westminster Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$169 MM
$13,702 MM
This chart display total spending of Westminster Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,358
$15,247
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Westminster Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,357
$15,560
This chart display average spending per public school student in Westminster Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Westminster Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colorado Stem Academy
Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7281 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-7836
Grades: PK-8
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Westminster For International Studies
Magnet School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7482 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Grades: PK-8
| 304 students
Rank: #33.
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9451 Hooker Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 426-8907
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #44.
Sherrelwood Elementary School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8095 Kalamath Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-5353
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #55.
Westminster High School
Math: 10% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6933 Raleigh St
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 657-3980
Grades: 9-12
| 2,082 students
Rank: #66.
Harris Park Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 West 75th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-1721
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #77.
Mesa Elementary School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9100 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2891
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #88.
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3475 West 67th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1121
Grades: PK-8
| 636 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8731 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2161
Grades: PK-8
| 326 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Metropolitan Arts Academy
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2341 Sherrelwood Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1884
Grades: PK-8
| 344 students
Rank: #1111.
Orchard Park Academy
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7395 Zuni Street
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-2300
Grades: PK-8
| 529 students
Rank: #1212.
Fairview Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7826 Fairview Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1405
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #1313.
Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6330 Tennyson Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 429-4090
Grades: PK-8
| 378 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Colorado Sports Leadership Academy
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7001 Lipan Street
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-8583
Grades: PK-8
| 384 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Iver C. Ranum Middle School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 West 80th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-9577
Grades: 6-8
| 376 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Shaw Heights Middle School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8780 Circle Drive
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-9533
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students
Rank: #1717.
Hidden Lake High School
Vocational School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7300 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2600
Grades: 6-12
| 489 students
Rank: n/an/a
1740 Jordan Dr
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 542-5093
Grades: PK
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
8030 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-1560
Grades: PK
| 219 students
Rank: n/an/a
7125 Mariposa Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 542-5093
Grades: PK
| 14 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Westminster Public Schools School District?
Westminster Public Schools School District manages 20 public schools serving 8,320 students.
What is the rank of Westminster Public Schools School District?
Westminster Public Schools School District is ranked #169 out of 178 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westminster Public Schools School District?
75% of Westminster Public Schools School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westminster Public Schools School District?
Westminster Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is Westminster Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,357 is higher than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 20 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 68% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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