Serving 928 students in grades 9-12, Wheat Ridge 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 33% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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: 928 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Top 50% in CO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge High School is 0.57, 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.
Wheat Ridge High School is ranked #579 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Wheat Ridge High School often compared to?
Wheat Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakewood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wheat Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Wheat Ridge High School is 82%, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Wheat Ridge High School?
928 students attend Wheat Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Wheat Ridge High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheat Ridge High School?
Wheat Ridge High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wheat Ridge High School offer ?
Wheat Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wheat Ridge High School part of?
Excellent school with excellent teachers who really care about the students!!!!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - s_hew
52/6/2011
I'm a 3rd generation student. Quite frankly its a typical american high school. Yes there are fights every once in awhile but hey! that happens every where. Amazing sports programs are here including the best staff ever:) PTA is a little low on the participation but oh well! Overall Farmers forever! :)
- Posted by Student/Alumni - confu
29/8/2009
My chief complaint with wheatridge is the indifference and bias that the minority students face. Staff members ignore the holier than thou attitudes & racial comments made by white students. Jefferson county schools can not afford to continuosly play favoritism to the "priviledged".
- Posted by Parent - deeni
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 928 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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