For the 2025-26 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 25% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), 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 73%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado, with ≥95% 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy Of Charter Schools
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11800 Lowell Blvd
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 289-8088
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 289-8088
Gr: PK-12 | 1,874 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Colorado Preparatory Academy High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(720) 381-2047
Westminster, CO 80031
(720) 381-2047
Gr: 9-12 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Destinations Career Academy Of Colorado
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 128-6266
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 128-6266
Gr: 4-12 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Pikes Peak Online School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Turnpike Drive Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(720) 370-7767
Westminster, CO 80031
(720) 370-7767
Gr: 9-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Westminster High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6933 Raleigh St
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 657-3980
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 657-3980
Gr: 9-12 | 2,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Hidden Lake Secondary
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2600
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2600
Gr: 6-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Westminster, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Center For Education (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3455 West 72nd Avenue
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2575
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2575
Gr: 8-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 128-6266
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 128-6266
Gr: 6-12
Goal Ged Prep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3621 West 73rd Ave Unit C
Westminster, CO 80030
(719) 545-4704
Westminster, CO 80030
(719) 545-4704
Gr: 8-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 44%
8845 Wagner Drive
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-8081
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-8081
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
7482 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
4105 West 80th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2511
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2511
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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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