Niwot High School
Tel:
(303)652-2550
- Niwot High School serves 1,286 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Niwot High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Niwot High School's student population of 1,286 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,286 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Niwot High School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Niwot High School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #492 out of 1,704 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 60% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.40 |
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| Graduation Rate | 92% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St. Vrain Valley No. Re1J School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Niwot High School is Apex Home School Enrichment Program (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Apex Home School Enrichment Program (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Niwot Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Longmont Niwot Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 480 students
0.3 miles
8778 Morton Road
Longmont, CO 80503
(303)652-2828 0.3 PK-5 480 - Longmont Apex Home School Enrichment Program Grades: K-12 | 802 students
2.5 miles
7845 Lookout Road
Longmont, CO 80503
(303)944-2050 2.5 K-12 802 - Longmont Eagle Crest Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 591 students
2.9 miles
4444 Clover Basin Drive
Longmont, CO 80503
(303)485-6073 2.9 PK-5 591 - Longmont Flagstaff Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 918 students
2.9 miles
1841 Left Hand Circle
Longmont, CO 80501
(303)651-7900 2.9 PK-8 918 - Longmont Altona Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 812 students
3.0 miles
4600 Clover Basin Drive
Longmont, CO 80503
(720)494-3980 3.0 6-8 812
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