Wiggins High School

School District No. Re-50 Wiggins
201 TIGER WAY
WIGGINS, CO 80654
230 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Wiggins High School, located at 320 Chapman Street in Wiggins, Colorado, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Wiggins School District, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school focuses on maintaining a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to engage in both rigorous coursework and extracurricular activities that foster personal growth and community involvement.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Wiggins High School emphasizes the development of well-rounded individuals through its various athletics, arts, and student organizations. Being situated in a smaller, rural setting, the school is known for fostering close-knit relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding community. This environment allows for personalized attention and a strong sense of school spirit, making the institution a vital entity in the social and educational landscape of the Wiggins area.
230
Total Students
11.7
Full-Time Teachers
19.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    155 (67.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    66 (28.7 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (3.0 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: School District No. Re-50 Wiggins
Phone: (970)483-7761
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 230
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 85
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 56
Grade 10 68
Grade 11 51
Grade 12 55
Gender Ratio