Serving 722 students in grades 9-12, Arvada 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 722 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in CO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Arvada High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arvada High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arvada High School?
The graduation rate of Arvada High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Arvada High School?
722 students attend Arvada High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Arvada High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arvada High School?
Arvada High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Arvada High School offer ?
Arvada High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Arvada High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 722 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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