- Enrollment
- 1,727
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Frederick, CO
Frederick Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Frederick Senior 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 080537000902
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frederick Senior High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Frederick · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.3:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Frederick Senior High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Senior High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Frederick, CO.
School address
District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080537000902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Frederick Senior High School held near 1,460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.4 → 62.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+48 students YoY 080537000902 · Frederick, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,491 enr · 25.3:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Erie High School (1,727 students)
Frederick Senior High School held near 1,460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.4 → 62.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Frederick Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Erie High Scho
Erie High School
1,727 students
- Niwot High Sch
Niwot High School
1,509 students
- This school
Frederick Senior High School
1,491 students
- Longmont High
Longmont High School
1,268 students
- Soaring Height
Soaring Heights Pk-8
1,211 students
- Silver Creek H
Silver Creek High School
1,208 students
What this shows Frederick Senior High School reports 1,491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frederick Senior High School compares
Frederick Senior 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 52% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 36% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,491 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,491
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 95% in Colorado - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$14,045
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.6 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.2%
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Frederick Senior High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j reports $14,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frederick Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Niwot High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longmont High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Soaring Heights Pk-8 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Creek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frederick Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,491 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Frederick Senior High School
How many students attend Frederick Senior High School?
Frederick Senior High School has 1,491 students enrolled. It is a high school in Frederick, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,412 (2022-23) → 1,460 (2023-24), nearly flat (+48).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Senior High School is 25.3:1, which is 52% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frederick Senior High School?
24.8% of students at Frederick Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frederick Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Frederick Senior High School is White at 54.2% of enrollment, in Frederick, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederick Senior High School?
Frederick Senior 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 Frederick Senior High School rank among public schools in Frederick?
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Senior High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Frederick, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Frederick on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j?
Besides Frederick Senior High School, St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j also operates Erie High School (1,727 students), Niwot High School (1,509 students), and Longmont High School (1,268 students). See the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j district page for the complete list.