- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Arvada, CO
Arvada West High School
Federal NCES profile for Arvada West High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080480000695
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arvada West High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Arvada · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Arvada West High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arvada West High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Arvada, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480000695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Arvada West High School held near 1,878 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 90.0 → 89.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 080480000695 · Arvada, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,923 enr · 21.4:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students)
Arvada West High School held near 1,878 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 90.0 → 89.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Arvada West High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Golden High Sc
Golden High School
1,469 students
What this shows Arvada West High School reports 1,923 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arvada West High School compares
Arvada West 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 29% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 41% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,923 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,923
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Colorado - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.3%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
137
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Arvada West High School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
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 West High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Golden High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arvada West High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- 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 (~1,923 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arvada West High School
How many students attend Arvada West High School?
Arvada West High School has 1,923 students enrolled. It is a high school in Arvada, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,840 (2022-23) → 1,878 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arvada West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arvada West High School is 21.4:1, which is 29% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arvada West High School?
22.6% of students at Arvada West High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arvada West High School?
The largest demographic group at Arvada West High School is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in Arvada, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arvada West High School?
Arvada West High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 West High School rank among high schools in Arvada?
By Resource Investment Index, Arvada West High School ranks #4 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 West High School, Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students), Chatfield High School (1,808 students), and Lakewood High School (1,735 students). See the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.