Enrollment
2,010
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Westminster, CO
Westminster High School
Federal NCES profile for Westminster 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 080723001254
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westminster High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Westminster High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westminster High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Westminster, CO.
School address
District: Westminster Public Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080723001254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
104.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.1%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westminster High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westminster High School
Westminster High School is a higher-need, large high school in Westminster, Colorado, enrolling 2,010 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,010 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 16 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #5.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 259 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Westminster Public Schools also operates Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy (597 students) and Orchard Park Academy (531 students) alongside Westminster 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 Westminster High School compares
Westminster 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 61% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,010 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,010
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Colorado - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,062
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors7.8 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 207 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 82.6%
White 10.1%
Asian 3.3%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Westminster High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westminster Public Schools, which includes Westminster High School.
$16,062
Per student
-1%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.9%
State 42.8%
Federal 15.3%
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 Westminster High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Park Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunset Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Sports Leadership Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colorado Stem Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westminster 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
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~2,010 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Westminster High School
How many students attend Westminster High School?
Westminster High School has 2,010 students enrolled. It is a high school in Westminster, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westminster High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westminster High School is 19.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westminster High School?
62.1% of students at Westminster High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westminster High School?
The largest demographic group at Westminster High School is Hispanic or Latino at 82.6% of enrollment, in Westminster, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westminster High School?
Westminster High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westminster High School rank among high schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Westminster High School ranks #1 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.
Is Westminster High School a good school?
Westminster High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Westminster Public Schools?
Besides Westminster High School, Westminster Public Schools also operates Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy (597 students), Orchard Park Academy (531 students), and Sunset Ridge Elementary School (449 students). See the Westminster Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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