- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080441000640
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+102 students YoY
Greeley West High School grew from 1,885 students in 2022-23 to 1,987 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 93.9 → 92.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+102 students YoY 080441000640 · Greeley, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,936 enr · 20.8:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: University Schools (1,784 students)
Greeley West High School grew from 1,885 students in 2022-23 to 1,987 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 93.9 → 92.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Greeley West High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Greeley West High School
1,936 students
- University Sch
University Schools
1,784 students
- Greeley Centra
Greeley Central High School
1,507 students
- Frontier Chart
Frontier Charter Academy
1,432 students
- Northridge Hig
Northridge High School
1,322 students
- Tointon Academ
Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering
1,127 students
What this shows Greeley West High School reports 1,936 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greeley West High School compares
Greeley West High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,549
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
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.
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
District finance for Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta reports $13,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,507
- 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
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 (~1,936 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,885 (2022-23) → 1,987 (2023-24), up 102.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.