West High School (Closed 2017)

951 Elati Street
Denver, CO 80204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 70%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (14-15)
89 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
(12-13)
6-9%
57%
(12-13)
35-39%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(14-15)
1%
1%
Asian
(14-15)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(14-15)
94%
33%
Black
(14-15)
2%
5%
White
(14-15)
3%
54%
Hawaiian
(14-15)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)
n/a
4%
n/a
(14-15)
70-74%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
82%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of West High School?
The graduation rate of West High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 77%.
How many students attend West High School?
89 students attend West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of West High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does West High School offer ?
West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West High School part of?

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