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Bear Creek High School

9800 West Dartmouth Place
Denver, CO 80227
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,431 students in grades 9-12, Bear Creek High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,431 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Bear Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Bear Creek High School's student population of 1,431 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,431 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Bear Creek High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Creek High School is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#617 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bear Creek High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bear Creek High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bear Creek High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bear Creek High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Bear Creek High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bear Creek High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
43%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bear Creek High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bear Creek High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
43%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bear Creek High School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bear Creek High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bear Creek High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Bear Creek High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
89%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bear Creek High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bear Creek High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bear Creek High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Creek High School's ranking?
Bear Creek High School is ranked #617 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bear Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Bear Creek High School is 89%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Bear Creek High School?
1,431 students attend Bear Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Bear Creek High School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear Creek High School?
Bear Creek High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bear Creek High School offer ?
Bear Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bear Creek High School part of?
Bear Creek High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Bear Creek High School located?
Bear Creek High School is located in the Bear Creek neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Bear Creek.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,431 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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