Bear Creek High School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

9800 WEST DARTMOUTH PLACE
LAKEWOOD, CO 80227

1,431 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bear Creek High School, located in Lakewood, Colorado, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Jefferson County School District. As a comprehensive high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, including a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, concurrent enrollment opportunities for college credit, and a robust selection of elective programs. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development.

Beyond academics, Bear Creek High School boasts a vibrant school culture characterized by active student involvement in athletics, performing arts, and various extracurricular clubs. The school prides itself on its strong sense of community and school spirit, often referred to as the "Bear Creek Pride." With its location in the suburban setting of Lakewood, the school leverages its proximity to both the Denver metropolitan area and the foothills to provide students with diverse learning experiences and opportunities for community engagement.

1,431

Total Students

80.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bear Creek High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	616
Hispanic	619
Black	21
Asian	112
Two or More	48
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
619 (43.3 %)
White
616 (43.0 %)
Asian
112 (7.8 %)
Two or More
48 (3.4 %)
Black
21 (1.5 %)
American Indian
10 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3 %)

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)982-8855
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	525
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	130

* 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 9 384

Grade 10 370

Grade 11 345

Grade 12 332