Serving 1,878 students in grades 9-12, Arvada West High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,878 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 20% in CO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Arvada West High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arvada West High School is 0.43, 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arvada West High School?
The graduation rate of Arvada West High School is 92%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Arvada West High School?
1,878 students attend Arvada West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Arvada West High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arvada West High School?
Arvada West High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Arvada West High School offer ?
Arvada West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Arvada West High School part of?
The honors classes are stressful but they are amazing. It's the right amount of work (for the most part) and the teachers are fantastic. Arvada west has a great soccer program but tend to focus on football too much, even if the football team isn't that great.'like this year..
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,878 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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