School Overview
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.
957
Total Students
46.1
Full-Time Teachers
20.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Drake Junior High School
Demographic Student Count
White744
Hispanic130
Black12
Asian26
Two or More41
American Indian4
  • White
    744 (77.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    130 (13.6 %)
  • Two or More
    41 (4.3 %)
  • Asian
    26 (2.7 %)
  • Black
    12 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle 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)982-1510
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 957
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 169
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20
Grades Taught
Grade 6 318
Grade 7 306
Grade 8 333

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Drake Junior High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6318
Grade 7306
Grade 8333
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Drake Junior High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female48350.5%
Male47449.5%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)