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Wheat Ridge High School

9505 West 32nd Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 970 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 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 970 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Wheat Ridge High School's student population of 970 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
970 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 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
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 0.55, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#579 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wheat Ridge High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wheat Ridge 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.
57%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wheat Ridge 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)
29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wheat Ridge High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
36%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
57%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Wheat Ridge High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
82%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Wheat Ridge High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wheat Ridge 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
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge High School's ranking?
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?
970 students attend Wheat Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Wheat Ridge High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
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?
Wheat Ridge High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Wheat Ridge High School located?
Wheat Ridge High School is located in the Bel Aire neighborhood of Wheat Ridge, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Bel Aire.

School Reviews
5   8/1/2011
Excellent school with excellent teachers who really care about the students!!!!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - s_hew
5   2/6/2011
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
2   9/8/2009
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 970 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 82% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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