Niwot High School is a public high school located in Niwot, Colorado. It is the International Baccalaureate high school of the St. Vrain Valley School District.
Serving 1,509 students in grades 9-12, Niwot High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 1% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Niwot High School serves the southeast part of Longmont, CO, encompassing an area of approximately 29.8 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Niwot High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Niwot High School's student population of 1,509 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,509 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
School Rankings
Niwot High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Niwot High School is 0.53, 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
#189 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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
97%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cougars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Niwot High School's ranking?
Niwot High School is ranked #189 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Niwot High School often compared to?
Niwot High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silver Creek High School, Fairview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Niwot High School?
The graduation rate of Niwot High School is 97%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Niwot High School?
1,509 students attend Niwot High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Niwot High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Niwot High School?
Niwot High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Niwot High School offer ?
Niwot High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Niwot High School part of?
Niwot High School is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
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