Serving 2,082 students in grades 9-12, Westminster 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 is 10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,082 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westminster High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Westminster High School's student population of 2,082 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,082 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westminster High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westminster High School is 0.38, 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
#1358 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
78%
35%
Black
2%
4%
White
12%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Westminster High School's ranking?
Westminster High School is ranked #1358 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Westminster High School often compared to?
Westminster High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northglenn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westminster High School?
The graduation rate of Westminster High School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Westminster High School?
2,082 students attend Westminster High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Westminster High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westminster High School?
Westminster High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Westminster High School offer ?
Westminster High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Westminster High School part of?
Westminster High School is part of Westminster Public Schools School District.
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