Widefield High School is a high school in Security-Widefield, Colorado, United States. It opened its doors in 1958 and is the older of the two high schools in Widefield School District 3. Widefield's mascot is the Gladiator and its colors are navy blue, Columbia blue, silver and white.
Serving 1,239 students in grades 9-12, Widefield 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 20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,239 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Widefield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Widefield High School's student population of 1,239 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
1958
Colors
Silver, Columbia blue
School Calendar
School Mascot
Gladiators
School Rankings
Widefield High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Widefield High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#967 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)18%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
33%
36%
Black
8%
5%
White
43%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Gladiators
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Widefield High School's ranking?
Widefield High School is ranked #967 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Widefield High School often compared to?
Widefield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mesa Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Widefield High School?
The graduation rate of Widefield High School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Widefield High School?
1,239 students attend Widefield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Widefield High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Widefield High School?
Widefield High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Widefield High School offer ?
Widefield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Widefield High School part of?
Widefield High School is part of School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of.
In what neighborhood is Widefield High School located?
Widefield High School is located in the Fountain Valley neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 14 other public schools located in Fountain Valley.
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