- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Arvada, CO
Arvada High School
Federal NCES profile for Arvada High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080480000694
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arvada High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Arvada · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Arvada High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arvada High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Arvada, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480000694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Arvada High School held near 722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 080480000694 · Arvada, CO High · MID · TRAD
754 enr · 19.3:1 · 58.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Arvada High School held near 722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Arvada High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arvada West Hi
Arvada West High School
1,923 students
- Ralston Valley
Ralston Valley Senior High School
1,875 students
- Chatfield High
Chatfield High School
1,808 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,735 students
- Columbine High
Columbine High School
1,710 students
- This school 754
Arvada High School
754 students
What this shows Arvada High School reports 754 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arvada High School compares
Arvada High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▲ 53% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 754 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
754
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Colorado - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
79.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,483
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.1 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.2%
White 28.2%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Arvada High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County School District No. R-1 reports $14,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arvada High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arvada High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~754 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arvada High School
How many students attend Arvada High School?
Arvada High School has 754 students enrolled. It is a high school in Arvada, CO. CCD year-over-year: 705 (2022-23) → 722 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arvada High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arvada High School is 19.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arvada High School?
58.9% of students at Arvada High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arvada High School?
The largest demographic group at Arvada High School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.2% of enrollment, in Arvada, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arvada High School?
Arvada High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arvada High School rank among high schools in Arvada?
By Resource Investment Index, Arvada High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Arvada, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Arvada on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Arvada High School, Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students), Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students), and Chatfield High School (1,808 students). See the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.