Arvada West High School

Arvada West High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
11595 Allendale Dr,  Arvada, CO
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
22:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Average GPA
3.55
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
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
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
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
28
Science
25
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

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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
50.8%
Female
49.2%
White
70.6%
Hispanic
21.1%
Two or more races
4.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Black
1.1%
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 494 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 415 Students
University of Colorado Denver 224 Students
Colorado Mesa University 213 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 206 Students
University of Northern Colorado 189 Students
Colorado School of Mines 170 Students
University of Denver 165 Students
University of Wyoming 142 Students
Red Rocks Community College 128 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 170 Students
Biology 123 Students
Psychology 102 Students
Nursing 92 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 53 Students
Marketing 52 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 47 Students
Computer Science 46 Students
Political Science and Government 45 Students
Mechanical Engineering 42 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 284 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.
4.0 Senior
7/2/2024
Arvada West High School has treated me very well with their excellent academics, unique clubs, well organized athletics, and incredible teachers. I have loved my time here and would recommend it to anybody looking for great student culture, caring teachers, and great academic opportunity.
4.0 Senior
12/12/2023
I have been there for all 4 years. We have students and teacher from all races and also some foreign exchange students. Many different sports and clubs to be involved in. I'm not sure that I could come up with a worst part of my four years at Awest. The best part has been making friends and playing sports. I have been on the volleyball team and also the golf team. I really don't have anything that I would change in my school experience. Everyone is so friendly and helpful.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 16 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/28/2024
If you have the option do not attend here.
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...
5.0 parent
10/3/2023
Great school and the teaching staff is amazing.
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 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 22:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% 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 3.55, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $557,142. 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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