Golden High School

Golden High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
701 24th St,  Golden, CO
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
3.7
3.9
1,453 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Brian Conroy
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
76%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
68
Full Time Teachers
68
Teachers in First or Second Year
25.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
29
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
57%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

4
Equity
10
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
41.3%
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
276:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
White
79.9%
Hispanic
12.9%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

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 362 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 323 Students
University of Denver 117 Students
Colorado School of Mines 113 Students
University of Colorado Denver 103 Students
Montana State University 101 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 98 Students
Colorado Mesa University 85 Students
Arizona State University 84 Students
Red Rocks Community College 83 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 141 Students
Biology 99 Students
Psychology 76 Students
Political Science and Government 57 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 49 Students
Marketing 45 Students
Engineering 44 Students
Computer Science 43 Students
Nursing 38 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 36 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 263 Reviews
4.0 Senior
5/29/2025
It's a big school, it is a fairly good school. the food is nasty but lots of teachers are helpful and supportive of the students. Once you reach about junior year counselors really start pushing colleges, and if that's not what you want they won't really support any other decision (for example, trade school, military or working straight out of high school). Parking passes are really expensive and it's a lottery, so if you don't get one you have to find another place to park which is very difficult for most students since there are few places to park because the city of golden tickets everyday.
3.0 Senior
12/19/2024
Great teachers, but lots of cliques. Would like to see more options for math classes, and additional resources for students with mental health challenges.
4.0 Parent
10/31/2024
Golden High School does a very good job providing opportunities for students to take a rigorous course load to help prepare them for college. But it is very sheltered in the Golden bubble and does not have a very diverse student body for students to learn different perspectives on the world.
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GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 14 Reviews
4.0 student
7/18/2025
Golden High has a lot of good teachers here, from what I have experienced so far, they're all respectful and nice to all the kids a like, no matter what. They don't exclude anyone and are supportive of everyone, checking in with some that need it more than others. They really did a good job at makin...
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5.0 parent
10/30/2024
Quality school - top 20% in stateGreat community!
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5.0 parent
5/22/2023
Golden High School is really good school for my daughter. You have to put in the work. If the expectation is to be constantly given handouts rather than working for your success, then this school is probably not for you. Academics overall seem pretty solid comparatively at the state level. Probably...
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1.0 parent
3/29/2023
The school is not authentic to what they preach I’ve been reaching out on my daughter’s behalf not one get back the minority ratio help needs to be looked at.
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Colorado Jefferson County Golden 80401
Golden High School

Golden High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Golden, CO and is served by the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 1,453 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 76% are proficient in reading. Golden High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 28. Discover additional schools in the area, like Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School, Golden View Classical Academy, Bell Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Golden has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Golden High School.

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