Ralston Valley Senior High School

Ralston Valley Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
13355 W 80th Ave,  Arvada, CO
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
4.0
3.4
1,875 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mica Buenning
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
83%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
90
Full Time Teachers
90
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
73.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
47.1%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
378:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
White
81.1%
Hispanic
11.5%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.8%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#14 Best HS For Athletes in Colorado
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 469 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 468 Students
Colorado School of Mines 182 Students
Colorado Mesa University 148 Students
University of Northern Colorado 138 Students
University of Denver 137 Students
Arizona State University 129 Students
University of Colorado Denver 129 Students
University of Arizona 119 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 105 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 188 Students
Biology 124 Students
Psychology 117 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 78 Students
Engineering 67 Students
Nursing 62 Students
Mechanical Engineering 60 Students
Computer Science 57 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 54 Students
Marketing 45 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 436 Reviews
4.0 Alum
1/29/2025
Ralston Valley High School was a great place to learn and grow, with supportive teachers who made the experience enjoyable. My time there was memorable, especially playing soccer for the school, which was a highlight of my high school years. While the community was welcoming, the school lacked much diversity, which was something I noticed. Overall, my experience at Ralston Valley was positive.
4.0 Senior
1/7/2025
I feel that Ralston Valley High School is a great school that offers the best academics in and around Arvada and the school is very well put together. As long as you are respectful and are trying your hardest, teachers will treat you just as well as you treat them.
3.0 Senior
12/16/2024
I would like for the teachers and school in general to be more open to changes because sometimes a students life becomes a lot and the teachers don't know how to help the students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 11 Reviews
1.0 other
4/22/2025
Couldn’t recommend this Highschool any less. There is a deep-rooted, Elitist culture at this school, where the admin and board is obsessed with vanity and image. There is a ton of wealth at this school, too, which just further reinforces the arrogant, unlikeable, and vain culture. The Principal need...
2.0 parent
3/9/2022
Great school for high achieving kids, but terrible for anyone with a 504 or IEP.
5.0 student
3/1/2020
I'm a junior at this school, and I think my school is great. They offer a lot of advanced courses. Most teachers I've had are good. A lot of them do care for students. We get a lot of academic support, and I feel well-prepared for the future. I think if students are failing in this school they are n...
4.0 student
5/3/2019
Pretty good as far as schools go.

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Ralston Valley Senior 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. The school has a total enrollment of 1,875 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 83% are proficient in reading. Ralston Valley Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $1,076,394. Discover additional schools in the area, like Excel Academy Charter School, Faith Christian Academy, Oberon Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Arvada has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ralston Valley Senior High School.

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