Pomona High School serves 1,185 students in grades 9-12.
Pomona High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,185 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pomona High School's student population of 1,185 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pomona High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Pomona High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1054 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
38%
35%
Black
2%
4%
White
54%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pomona High School's ranking?
Pomona High School is ranked #1054 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Pomona High School often compared to?
Pomona High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arvada West 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 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pomona High School?
The graduation rate of Pomona High School is 87%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Pomona High School?
1,185 students attend Pomona High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Pomona High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pomona High School?
Pomona High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pomona High School offer ?
Pomona High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pomona High School part of?
Pomona High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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