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Lakewood High School vs. Wheat Ridge High School

Should you attend Lakewood High School or Wheat Ridge High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Lakewood High School
9700 West 8th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Wheat Ridge High School
9505 West 32nd Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Lakewood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Wheat Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,798 students in grades 9-12, Lakewood 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 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 928 students in grades 9-12, Wheat Ridge High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,798 students
928 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lakewood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wheat Ridge High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lakewood High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wheat Ridge High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
53 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lakewood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wheat Ridge High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wheat Ridge High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#248 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
#602 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lakewood High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wheat Ridge High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 20% in CO)
30-34%
(Top 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakewood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wheat Ridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 20% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakewood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wheat Ridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
39%
(Top 30% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
29%
(Top 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
88%
(Top 50% in CO)
85%
(Top 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lakewood High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Wheat Ridge High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lakewood High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wheat Ridge High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
461
223
Grade 10 Students
466
240
Grade 11 Students
436
245
Grade 12 Students
435
220

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lakewood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Wheat Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lakewood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wheat Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
40%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lakewood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wheat Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lakewood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wheat Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
48%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lakewood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wheat Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lakewood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wheat Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lakewood High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wheat Ridge High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lakewood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wheat Ridge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lakewood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wheat Ridge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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