- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Westminster, CO
Standley Lake High School
Federal NCES profile for Standley Lake 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 080480001487
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Standley Lake High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Standley Lake High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Standley Lake High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Westminster, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480001487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Standley Lake High School held near 1,137 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.5 → 60.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-43 students YoY 080480001487 · Westminster, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,123 enr · 17.8:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Standley Lake High School held near 1,137 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.5 → 60.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Standley Lake 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
Standley Lake High School
1,123 students
What this shows Standley Lake High School reports 1,123 students on the CCD universe file.
How Standley Lake High School compares
Standley Lake High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 26% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,123 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,123
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Colorado - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.9%
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 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 59.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 5.3%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Standley Lake High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 Standley Lake High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Standley Lake 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 (~1,123 students)
Frequently asked questions about Standley Lake High School
How many students attend Standley Lake High School?
Standley Lake High School has 1,123 students enrolled. It is a high school in Westminster, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,180 (2022-23) → 1,137 (2023-24), nearly flat (-43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Standley Lake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Standley Lake High School is 17.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Standley Lake High School?
28.4% of students at Standley Lake High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Standley Lake High School?
The largest demographic group at Standley Lake High School is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Westminster, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Standley Lake High School?
Standley Lake High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Standley Lake High School rank among high schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Standley Lake High School ranks #3 of 5 high 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 high schools in Westminster on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Standley Lake 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.