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Westminster Public Schools

Colorado · Public School District
18
Schools
8,004
Students
$17,587
Per-Pupil Spend
+23% nat'l
78.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+26pp vs nat'l
74.6%
Graduation Rate
-11.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Westminster Public Schools is a public school district in Colorado serving 8,004 students across 18 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 74.6% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,587 is above average for a US public school district. 78% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (18)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Shaw Heights Middle School06–08564
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hidden Lake High School06–12398
Westminster High School09–122,021
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Early Learning Center at Francis M. DayPK–PK49
Early Learning Center at Gregory HillPK–PK267
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,587+23% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
43%
42%
State
42.8%
Local (property tax)
41.9%
Federal
15.3%

Funding is shared between state (43%) and local sources (42%), with notable federal support (15%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
18
Schools
8,004
Students
78%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate74.6%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateColorado →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,587 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 18 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 74.6%, graduation is 11.9 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
78% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Westminster Public Schools?
Westminster Public Schools has 18 public schools, serving a total of 8,004 students.
What is the graduation rate for Westminster Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 74.6%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Westminster Public Schools spend per student?
Westminster Public Schools spends $17,587 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Westminster Public Schools?
78% of students in Westminster Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Westminster Public Schools?
No, Westminster Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Westminster Public Schools serve?
Westminster Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Westminster Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Westminster Public Schools is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.