Top 5 Best Westminster Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,948 students in Westminster, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Westminster, CO are Academy Of Charter Schools, Colorado Preparatory Academy High School and Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westminster, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Westminster have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Westminster, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academy Of Charter Schools, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Westminster, CO (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy Of Charter Schools
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11800 Lowell Blvd
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 289-8088
Grades: PK-12
| 1,874 students
Rank: #22.
Colorado Preparatory Academy High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(720) 381-2047
Grades: 9-12
| 751 students
Rank: #33.
Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 128-6266
Grades: 4-12
| 565 students
Rank: #44.
Pikes Peak Online School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8601 Turnpike Drive Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(720) 370-7767
Grades: 9-12
| 384 students
Rank: #55.
Westminster High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6933 Raleigh St
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 657-3980
Grades: 9-12
| 2,011 students
Rank: #66.
Hidden Lake Secondary
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7300 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2600
Grades: 6-12
| 363 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Westminster, Colorado

Westminster, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3455 West 72nd Avenue
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2575
Grades: 8-12
| 108 students
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 128-6266
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Goal Ged Prep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3621 West 73rd Ave Unit C
Westminster, CO 80030
(719) 545-4704
Grades: 8-12
| 18 students
8845 Wagner Drive
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-8081
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
7482 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
4105 West 80th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2511
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Westminster, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Westminster, CO include Academy Of Charter Schools, Colorado Preparatory Academy High School and Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado.
How many public high schools are located in Westminster?
6 public high schools are located in Westminster.
What is the racial composition of students in Westminster?
Westminster public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Westminster are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Westminster include: Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado vs. Colorado Preparatory Academy High School

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