Arvada West High School
School Overview
Arvada West High School is a public school located in Arvada, Colorado. It is a school in Jefferson County School District R-1 district.
According to the Colorado state assessment result, 42% of students are proficient in Math learning and 67% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,768 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1 where a total of 89 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,768 students are attending Arvada West High School. By gender, there are 876 and 892 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Arvada West High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 279 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 23 | 9 | 14 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Black | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 230 | 115 | 115 |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 279 | 135 | 144 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 89 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Arvada West High School and the students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1. All teachers are certified. 89.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 89 | Students per teacher: 20 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 89 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 5.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4 | 4.5% |
| School counselors | 6 | Students per counselor: 295 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 2 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 2 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 235,106 Households |
| Population | 571,098 |
| Male | 289,379 |
| Female | 290,844 |
| Child Population | 148,458 |
| Total Housing Units | 243,945 Units |
| Average House Value | $397,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,391 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.60% |
| Average Household Income | $82,729 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 94.53% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Arvada West High School offers 17 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 468 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 501 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Arvada West High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 17 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 468 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 62 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 146 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 401 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 501 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1
In Jefferson County School District No. R-1, 11 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in ARVADA, Colorado
3 private schools are serving students in ARVADA, Colorado. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.