Enrollment
1,491
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080537000902
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frederick Senior High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frederick Senior High School
Frederick Senior High School is a large high school in Frederick, Colorado, enrolling 1,491 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.3:1 is larger than about 95% of Colorado schools and 52% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,491 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 86 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #60.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j spends $12,559 per pupil, 23% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j also operates Erie High School (1,727 students) and Niwot High School (1,509 students) alongside Frederick Senior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Frederick Senior High School compares
Frederick Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,559
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j, which includes Frederick Senior High School.
$12,559
Per student
-23%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 36.7%
Federal 9.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,727
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,491 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Frederick Senior High School a good school?
Frederick Senior High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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