ARVADA WEST HIGH SCHOOL
ARVADA WEST HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 school district, located in ARVADA, CO with about 1,768 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 86 teachers, ARVADA WEST HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
ARVADA WEST HIGH SCHOOL, located in Arvada, Colorado, is a prominent public secondary school within the Jefferson County Public School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, concurrent enrollment opportunities, and robust elective programs. The school fosters a strong sense of community and school spirit, famously embodied by its mascot, the "Wildcat," and its long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence.
Beyond its academic offerings, Arvada West is recognized for a vibrant extracurricular culture that encourages student involvement in fine arts, performing arts, competitive athletics, and various student-led clubs. The campus features modern facilities designed to support both traditional classroom learning and specialized vocational or technical interests. By balancing rigorous college-preparatory coursework with a commitment to student well-being and extracurricular engagement, Arvada West aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success and active citizenship.
For more information, contact ARVADA WEST HIGH SCHOOL at (303) 982-1303 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ARVADA, CO 80004-4483
(303) 982-1303
ARVADA WEST HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in ARVADA, CO with about 1,768 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jefferson County School District No. R-1
- Total Students:
- 1,768
- Teachers:
- 86.87
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,768 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ARVADA WEST HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 73.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.