Serving 1,453 students in grades 9-12, Golden High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (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 20% 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: 1,453 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 20% in CO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Golden High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Golden High School is 0.34, 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.
Golden High School is ranked #139 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Golden High School?
The graduation rate of Golden High School is 93%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Golden High School?
1,453 students attend Golden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Golden High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden High School?
Golden High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Golden High School offer ?
Golden High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Golden High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,453 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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