- Enrollment
- 2,010
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westminster, CO
Hidden Lake High School
Federal NCES profile for Hidden Lake High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080723001877
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hidden Lake High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 17
- schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hidden Lake High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hidden Lake High School ranks #3 of 17 schools in Westminster, CO.
School address
District: Westminster Public Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080723001877 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Hidden Lake High School shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 080723001877 · Westminster, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 17.9:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High School (2,010 students)
Hidden Lake High School shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Hidden Lake High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High School
2,010 students
- Josephine Hodg 597
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy
597 students
- Orchard Park A 531
Orchard Park Academy
531 students
- Sunset Ridge E 449
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
449 students
- Colorado Sport 425
Colorado Sports Leadership Academy
425 students
- This school 340
Hidden Lake High School
340 students
What this shows Hidden Lake High School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hidden Lake High School compares
Hidden Lake High School is a shrinking 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 75% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Colorado - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$17,815
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.0%
White 10.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Hidden Lake High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westminster Public Schools reports $17,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hidden Lake High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Park Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Sports Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hidden Lake High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide other 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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hidden Lake High School
How many students attend Hidden Lake High School?
Hidden Lake High School has 340 students enrolled. It is a career and technical school in Westminster, CO. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hidden Lake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hidden Lake High School is 17.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hidden Lake High School?
67.3% of students at Hidden Lake High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hidden Lake High School?
The largest demographic group at Hidden Lake High School is Hispanic or Latino at 85.0% of enrollment, in Westminster, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hidden Lake High School?
Hidden Lake High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Hidden Lake High School rank among schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Hidden Lake High School ranks #3 of 17 schools in Westminster, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Westminster on the city page.
What other schools are in Westminster Public Schools?
Besides Hidden Lake High School, Westminster Public Schools also operates Westminster High School (2,010 students), Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy (597 students), and Orchard Park Academy (531 students). See the Westminster Public Schools district page for the complete list.