Serving 236 students in grades 9-12, Wiggins High School ranks in the top 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wiggins High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Wiggins school district, covering approximately 360.4 square miles in Wiggins, CO. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 11.7 miles and the furthest edge located 21 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wiggins High School's student population of 236 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
236 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wiggins High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wiggins High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#736 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.4%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wiggins High School's ranking?
Wiggins High School is ranked #736 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Wiggins High School often compared to?
Wiggins High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Morgan High School, Brush High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wiggins High School?
The graduation rate of Wiggins High School is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Wiggins High School?
236 students attend Wiggins High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Wiggins High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wiggins High School?
Wiggins High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wiggins High School offer ?
Wiggins High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wiggins High School part of?
Wiggins High School is part of School District No. Re-50 Wiggins.
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