Enrollment
1,193
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Colorado Springs, CO
Widefield High School
Federal NCES profile for Widefield 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 080648001129
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Widefield High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #22 of 29
- high schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Widefield High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Widefield High School ranks #22 of 29 high schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080648001129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.2%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Widefield High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Widefield High School
Widefield High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling 1,193 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,193 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 122 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #56.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 298 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of spends $11,395 per pupil, 30% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of also operates Mesa Ridge High School (1,304 students) and Grand Mountain School (1,044 students) alongside Widefield 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 Widefield High School compares
Widefield 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 50% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,193 | 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.
1,193
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
31.9%
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
$11,395
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 208 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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
White 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 10.1%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Widefield High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of, which includes Widefield High School.
$11,395
Per student
-30%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 56.9%
Federal 12.4%
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 Widefield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Ridge High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Mountain School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Janitell Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Widefield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~1,193 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Widefield High School
How many students attend Widefield High School?
Widefield High School has 1,193 students enrolled. It is a high school in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Widefield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Widefield 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 Widefield High School?
19.2% of students at Widefield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Widefield High School?
The largest demographic group at Widefield High School is White at 40.7% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Widefield High School?
Widefield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Widefield High School rank among high schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Widefield High School ranks #22 of 29 high schools in Colorado Springs, 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 Colorado Springs on the city page.
Is Widefield High School a good school?
Widefield High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools. 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 School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of?
Besides Widefield High School, School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of also operates Mesa Ridge High School (1,304 students), Grand Mountain School (1,044 students), and Janitell Junior High School (658 students). See the School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of district page for the complete list.
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