Wheat Ridge High School
School Overview
Wheat Ridge High School is a public school located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. It is a school in Jefferson County School District R-1 district.
According to the Colorado state assessment result, 41% of students are proficient in Math learning and 63% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,250 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1 where a total of 67 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,250 students are attending Wheat Ridge High School. By gender, there are 657 and 593 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Wheat Ridge High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 262 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 61 | 21 | 40 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Asian | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| White | 179 | 106 | 73 |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 10 | 4 |
| in LEP Program | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| IDEA program | 13 | 10 | 3 |
| Total | 262 | 140 | 122 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 67 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Wheat Ridge High School and the students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1. All teachers are certified. 89.6% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 67 | Students per teacher: 19 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 67 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 4.5% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4 | 6.0% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 313 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 4 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| 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
Wheat Ridge High School offers 19 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 433 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 336 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Wheat Ridge High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 19 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 433 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 87 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 69 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 413 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 336 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1
In Jefferson County School District No. R-1, 10 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in WHEAT RIDGE, Colorado
3 private schools are serving students in WHEAT RIDGE, Colorado. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.