West High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
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
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)6-9%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(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%
Graduation Rate
(14-15)70-74%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
82%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
West High School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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