Wheat Ridge High School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

9505 WEST 32ND AVENUE
WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033

970 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wheat Ridge High School, located in the heart of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, is a long-standing public institution serving students in the Jefferson County Public Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, the campus serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood. The school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes advanced placement (AP) courses, career and technical education programs, and various elective opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Wheat Ridge High School is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular culture. The school maintains a competitive athletic program and hosts a wide array of student organizations, performing arts groups, and clubs that cater to diverse interests. With its focus on balancing rigorous academics with meaningful student engagement, the school strives to foster an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to develop their individual talents and contribute to their community.

970

Total Students

59.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wheat Ridge High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	554
Hispanic	350
Black	16
Asian	8
Two or More	33
American Indian	9

White
554 (57.1 %)
Hispanic
350 (36.1 %)
Two or More
33 (3.4 %)
Black
16 (1.6 %)
American Indian
9 (0.9 %)
Asian
8 (0.8 %)

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)982-7695
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	970
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	352
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 9 235

Grade 10 260

Grade 11 235

Grade 12 240