Arvada West High School

Arvada West High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
11595 Allendale Dr,  Arvada, CO
Allendale Neighborhood
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
3.9
3.4
1,765 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Geree Santarelli
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
89
Full Time Teachers
89
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
47.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

5
Equity
8
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
30.5%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
261:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
73.4%
Hispanic
18%
Two or more races
4.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Black
1.2%
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.
Colorado State University 458 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 381 Students
University of Colorado Denver 212 Students
Colorado Mesa University 190 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 188 Students
University of Northern Colorado 179 Students
Colorado School of Mines 157 Students
University of Denver 153 Students
University of Wyoming 126 Students
Red Rocks Community College 124 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 159 Students
Biology 105 Students
Psychology 103 Students
Nursing 91 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 49 Students
Computer Science 48 Students
Marketing 46 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 45 Students
Political Science and Government 42 Students
Chemistry 39 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 300 Reviews
4.0 Alum
6/4/2025
Arvada West has amazing teachers and a strong, supportive community, but the bathrooms were always gross—broken stalls, no soap, and barely clean. Great school, just wish the bathrooms matched that.
5.0 Junior
11/2/2024
Arvada West High school is such a great school in my opinion, my area high school is Arvada however I choose to do choice enrollment to get into Arvada West High School and it was the best decision i could have ever made. The school is great, I love all my classmates, we have such a great school culture and I have developed a personal bond with multiple teachers. Our sports preform very well and I am able to learn in an environment I enjoy. Truly Arvada West is the Best school in the state of Colorado and I can't wait to see how it continues to improve
4.0 Parent
7/7/2024
Overall we have had a good experience. The arts are pretty cliquey and there can be bullying, but my daughter has enjoyed it there. They seem to care about security.
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3.4 16 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/28/2024
If you have the option do not attend here.
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5.0 student
2/15/2024
I personally really like this school. I came from a really bad middle school, and the culture and atmosphere is just a breath of fresh air. Although the school is of course not perfect, I think most adults are pretty approachable if you have an issue. I adore most of my teachers, and the campus is p...
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5.0 parent
10/3/2023
Great school and the teaching staff is amazing.
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1.0 parent
11/18/2022
They are the worse school for kids we ith autism amd they do not have a clue what they ate doing they do not have the knowledge or the patience to run a special education department jeffcos sped director and arvada west assistant principal are completely usesless
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Arvada West High School

Arvada West 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 1,765 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Arvada West High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $561,839. Discover additional schools in the area, like Faith Christian High School, Faith Christian Academy, Alpine Valley School, and more. Learn more about what Arvada has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Arvada West High School.

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