DRAKE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
DRAKE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 school district, located in ARVADA, CO with about 673 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, DRAKE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
DRAKE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located at 12550 West 52nd Avenue in Arvada, Colorado, is a public educational institution serving students in the middle school grades. As part of the Jefferson County Public School District (Jeffco Public Schools), the school is positioned within a suburban community, providing a foundational learning environment for students as they transition from elementary to high school. The facility is centrally located to serve the families of the Arvada area, emphasizing academic growth and personal development during the formative adolescent years.
In line with the standards of the Jefferson County school system, Drake Junior High typically focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with opportunities for elective exploration, including arts, music, and physical education. The school aims to foster a supportive climate that promotes student engagement, critical thinking, and social-emotional well-being. By maintaining active communication with the local community and providing extracurricular opportunities, Drake Junior High strives to prepare its students for the academic rigors and social challenges they will encounter in high school.
For more information, contact DRAKE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (303) 982-1510 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ARVADA, CO 80002-1804
(303) 982-1510
DRAKE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in ARVADA, CO with about 673 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jefferson County School District No. R-1
- Total Students:
- 673
- Teachers:
- 34
- 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 673 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DRAKE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 75.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Asian
- 3.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
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.