Pomona High School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

1,132 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pomona High School, located in Arvada, Colorado, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Jefferson County Public Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, the institution places a heavy emphasis on both academic achievement and extracurricular engagement. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-focused technical programs, and various honors tracks designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to attend college or enter the workforce directly.

Beyond the classroom, Pomona High School is well-regarded for its robust athletics department and diverse student organizations, which play a central role in the student experience. The school frequently emphasizes the "Pomona Pride" culture, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to participate in performing arts, competitive sports, and leadership clubs. By balancing a rigorous academic environment with a wide array of social and developmental opportunities, Pomona strives to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body in the Arvada area.

1,132

Total Students

59.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pomona High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	575
Hispanic	451
Black	24
Asian	29
Two or More	43
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

White
575 (50.8 %)
Hispanic
451 (39.8 %)
Two or More
43 (3.8 %)
Asian
29 (2.6 %)
Black
24 (2.1 %)
American Indian
9 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)982-0710
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,132
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	502
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 310

Grade 10 287

Grade 11 262

Grade 12 273