Wheat Ridge High School

Wheat Ridge High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
9505 W 32nd Ave,  Wheat Ridge, CO
Bel Aire Neighborhood
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
3.8
3.5
1,204 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
28
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
40.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

4
Equity
6
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
21.1%
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
288:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%
White
57.1%
Hispanic
36.1%
Two or more races
3.4%
Black
1.6%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

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 225 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 162 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 143 Students
University of Colorado Denver 116 Students
University of Denver 97 Students
University of Northern Colorado 90 Students
Red Rocks Community College 73 Students
Colorado School of Mines 69 Students
Regis University 67 Students
Colorado Mesa University 66 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 68 Students
Psychology 53 Students
Nursing 37 Students
Biology 33 Students
Mechanical Engineering 30 Students
Engineering 24 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 22 Students
Environmental Science 21 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
Criminology 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 249 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/23/2025
I have gone to WRHS all 4 years of High School, and one of the things I love the most about this school is the lack of cliques and social divides there are. Sure there are the band kids, art kids, etc. But they aren't heavily stereotyped, and there aren't really 'popular' kids. Overall, it is a nice experience where you get back what you put into it.
4.0 Senior
4/2/2024
Bathrooms are awful with vaping. Academics are alright, though the science teachers tend to be awful and the math teachers tend to not be very good at teaching. Very good band program.
4.0 Alum
12/25/2022
Wheat Ridge High School is a small welcoming school that tries to make everyone feel valued and welcome.
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3.5 10 Reviews
2.0 student
2/28/2025
Teachers are okay some of them you just feel bad for the head staff the admin are just rude they don't care they want to pick a fight over anything they just ramble about anything they have bigger problems to be worried about then the ones they should be one time 9th grade I was walking to class wit...
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1.0 parent
10/29/2020
Terrible I will be pulling my daughter out of Wheat ridge High School for the following reasons. Number one the school and staff completely ignored my custody order at sole decision-making parent and continued to communicate with my daughter's father and not me. number two he told our child twice th...
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3.0 parent
2/20/2020
Sad the good teachers are retiring and the new teachers have not respect for the students. The new teachers come in late, can not handle disruptive students.
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4.0 student
6/14/2018
I would describe the student as family. For example, they will have your back, and they are very supportive. But there is no sense of authority. The students are responsible for all disciplinary actions of other students.
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Wheat Ridge High School

Wheat Ridge High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Wheat Ridge, CO and is served by the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 1,204 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Wheat Ridge 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 3.45, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $692,038. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sobesky Academy, Sobesky Academy, Jefferson High School, and more. Learn more about what Wheat Ridge has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wheat Ridge High School.

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