Greeley West High School is a public high school located in Greeley, Colorado, at the intersection of 35th Avenue and West 24th Street. The school was established in 1966 and had an enrollment of 1,450 students in the 2003–04 school year. Its mascot is the Spartans.
Serving 1,936 students in grades 9-12, Greeley West High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,936 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Greeley West High School serves the southwest part of Greeley, CO, covering an area of approximately 29.8 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.7 miles to the school's edge, reaching up to 7.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greeley West High School's student population of 1,936 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,936 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
School Rankings
Greeley West High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greeley West High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1135 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)12%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
72%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
89%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold, Columbia blue
School Mascot
Spartans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greeley West High School's ranking?
Greeley West High School is ranked #1135 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Greeley West High School often compared to?
Greeley West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greeley Central High School, Northridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greeley West High School?
The graduation rate of Greeley West High School is 89%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Greeley West High School?
1,936 students attend Greeley West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Greeley West High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greeley West High School?
Greeley West High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Greeley West High School offer ?
Greeley West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Greeley West High School part of?
Greeley West High School is part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And Sta.
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