- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Arvada, CO
Pomona High School
Federal NCES profile for Pomona High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080480000775
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pomona High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Arvada · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pomona High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pomona High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Arvada, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480000775 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-110 students YoY
Pomona High School shrank from 1,132 students in 2022-23 to 1,022 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE held 59.4 → 59.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-110 students YoY 080480000775 · Arvada, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,252 enr · 21.2:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Pomona High School shrank from 1,132 students in 2022-23 to 1,022 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE held 59.4 → 59.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Pomona High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arvada West Hi
Arvada West High School
1,923 students
- Ralston Valley
Ralston Valley Senior High School
1,875 students
- Chatfield High
Chatfield High School
1,808 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,735 students
- Columbine High
Columbine High School
1,710 students
- This school
Pomona High School
1,252 students
What this shows Pomona High School reports 1,252 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pomona High School compares
Pomona 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 28% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▼ 4% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,252 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,252
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 90% in Colorado - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
58.6%
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
$14,483
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.6%
Hispanic or Latino 41.6%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Pomona High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County School District No. R-1 reports $14,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pomona High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pomona High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~1,252 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pomona High School
How many students attend Pomona High School?
Pomona High School has 1,252 students enrolled. It is a high school in Arvada, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,132 (2022-23) → 1,022 (2023-24), down 110.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pomona High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pomona High School is 21.2:1, which is 28% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pomona High School?
37.1% of students at Pomona High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pomona High School?
The largest demographic group at Pomona High School is White at 49.6% of enrollment, in Arvada, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pomona High School?
Pomona High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Pomona High School rank among high schools in Arvada?
By Resource Investment Index, Pomona High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Arvada, 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 Arvada on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Pomona High School, Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students), Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students), and Chatfield High School (1,808 students). See the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.