Enrollment
1,936
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Greeley, CO
Greeley West High School
Federal NCES profile for Greeley West High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080441000640
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greeley West High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Greeley · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Greeley West High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greeley West High School ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Greeley, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080441000640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
93.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.4%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greeley West High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greeley West High School
Greeley West High School is a large high school in Greeley, Colorado, enrolling 1,936 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.8:1 is larger than about 89% of Colorado schools and 25% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,936 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 27 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #14.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (20%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 386 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta spends $12,298 per pupil, 24% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta also operates University Schools (1,784 students) and Greeley Central High School (1,507 students) alongside Greeley West 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 Greeley West High School compares
Greeley West 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▲ 26% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,936 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,936
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in Colorado - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,298
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 193 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 71.6%
White 20.0%
Asian 2.9%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Greeley West High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta, which includes Greeley West High School.
$12,298
Per student
-24%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 47.9%
Federal 13.3%
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 Greeley West High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Schools | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greeley Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frontier Charter Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northridge High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greeley West High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,432
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 30.5:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~1,936 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Greeley West High School
How many students attend Greeley West High School?
Greeley West High School has 1,936 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greeley, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greeley West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greeley West High School is 20.8:1, which is 25% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greeley West High School?
48.4% of students at Greeley West High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greeley West High School?
The largest demographic group at Greeley West High School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment, in Greeley, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greeley West High School?
Greeley West High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Greeley West High School rank among high schools in Greeley?
By Resource Investment Index, Greeley West High School ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Greeley, 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 Greeley on the city page.
Is Greeley West High School a good school?
Greeley West High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta?
Besides Greeley West High School, Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta also operates University Schools (1,784 students), Greeley Central High School (1,507 students), and Frontier Charter Academy (1,432 students). See the Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta district page for the complete list.
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