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Westminster High School

6933 RALEIGH ST, WESTMINSTER, CO 80030Westminster Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
2,021
Students
Total enrolled
82%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 5% vs nat'l
$17,587
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 23% vs nat'l
19.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 26% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 17% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 2,021 students in grades 09–12 in WESTMINSTER, Colorado.
23% above average funding
District spends $17,587 per pupil, 23% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Westminster High School is a very large high in WESTMINSTER, Colorado, serving grades 09–12 with 2,021 students. The district invests $17,587 per student — 23% above the national average of $14,347, with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 79% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Westminster High School

2,021
Total Students
19.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
79%
Free Lunch
104
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution1,038 male · 983 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility79%
National avg 52% · 1,588 students
Student Composition
11%
81%
Asian4%
White11%
Hispanic / Latino81%
Black2%
Multiracial2%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 080723001254

Academic Outcomes at Westminster High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
82
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
82%
State avg
81%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 38th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 80030

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,587Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,587
State avg
$22,657
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,738
Student Support$3,342
Administration$2,110
Operations$2,638
Other$1,759
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,587 spent per student, an estimated $7,791 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
42%
State government
42.8%
Local (property tax)
41.9%
Federal programs
15.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 82% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Above-average funding — $17,587/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 79% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership AcademyOrchard Park AcademyColorado Sports Leadership AcademyColorado STEM Academy
+9 more
↓
Middle
Shaw Heights Middle School
↓
High School
Hidden Lake High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyAdams County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWestminster Public Schools →
Phone: (303)657-3980
NCES ID: 080723001254
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in WESTMINSTER seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Westminster Public Schools
Elem
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy
611 students · PK–08
● 39 opp86% FRL
Elem
Orchard Park Academy
571 students · PK–08
● 39 opp87% FRL
Mid
Shaw Heights Middle School
564 students · 06–08
● 42 opp81% FRL
Elem
Colorado Sports Leadership Academy
410 students · PK–08
● 39 opp86% FRL
High
Hidden Lake High School
398 students · 06–12
● 42 opp78% FRL
Elem
Colorado STEM Academy
392 students · PK–08
● 42 opp48% FRL
Elem
Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School
371 students · PK–08
● 46 opp87% FRL
Elem
Metropolitan Arts Academy
345 students · PK–08
● 39 opp78% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6933 RALEIGH ST, WESTMINSTER, CO 80030
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.