Arvada High School

Arvada High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
7951 W 65th Ave,  Arvada, CO
Scenic Heights Neighborhood
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
3.5
3.8
759 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1020
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.19
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.19
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
28.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1020
Math
490
Verbal
520
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
21
Reading
21
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
32.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

3
Equity
2
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
196:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
Hispanic
58.3%
White
31.5%
Two or more races
3.5%
Black
3.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Metropolitan State University of Denver 147 Students
Colorado State University 132 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 114 Students
University of Colorado Denver 113 Students
Red Rocks Community College 99 Students
University of Denver 86 Students
University of Northern Colorado 80 Students
Colorado Mesa University 74 Students
Regis University 63 Students
Colorado School of Mines 45 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 31 Students
Nursing 31 Students
Psychology 24 Students
Biology 20 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
Pre-Law Studies 15 Students
Engineering 14 Students
Chemistry 13 Students
Music Teacher Education 13 Students
Education 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 133 Reviews
5.0 Parent
1/26/2025
Great school, smaller so students get more 1 on 1 attention. The school continues offer more choices/ options for the students to try.
4.0 Alum
2/23/2023
While small the community that is built there with teachers and students help make going to school easier. The reputation that it's known for isn't really there and it hard to be known for more that what we once were.
4.0 Senior
11/29/2022
Most teachers are very kind and supportive. The school work given can be challenging but I did use my brain more. I wish they check the bathrooms a little more since they were filled with people vaping and I think they should offer a map to new students, I kept getting lost for 3 weeks. School food is most of the time is pretty good.
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3.8 12 Reviews
1.0 student
4/23/2025
I get bullied every day in every class, and I have a target on my back. I don't feel safe here, you can't go to the bathroom without getting high
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5.0 parent
5/23/2024
I was homeschooling my students, but when the entered high school, they needed more than I could give them in a one school room situation. Arvada High School has been amazing with working with my students that attended this school. It was a big change and the counselors, teachers, and administration...
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5.0 teacher
4/17/2024
Students and staff makes this a great place to work and learn!
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5.0 teacher
4/17/2024
This school is special because there is a diverse mix of students and student backgrounds, with teachers that know how to not only support but celebrate this.
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Arvada High School

Arvada High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Arvada, CO and is served by the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 759 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Arvada High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.19, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1020 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $708,836. Discover additional schools in the area, like Arvada West High School, Pomona High School, Westminster High School, and more. Learn more about what Arvada has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Arvada High School.

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