Arvada West High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Arvada, Colorado 80004 · Jefferson County School District No. R-1
#98 of 307 high schools in Colorado
#5994 of 16,910 nationally
About Arvada West High School
Arvada West High School is a public high located in Arvada, in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,923 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 98th of 307 ranked high schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,923.
There are 29 schools in Arvada; Arvada West High School ranks 13th of 27 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)28.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Arvada West High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Arvada West High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Fremont Elementary School
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades K–5
268 students · 529 m away
Vanderhoof Elementary School
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades K–5
403 students · 801 m away
Campbell Early Learning Center
Arvada · Public other · Grades PK–PK
198 students · 997 m away
Stott Elementary School
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students · 1.4 km away
Lincoln Charter Academy
Arvada · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
824 students · 1.9 km away
Oberon Middle School
Arvada · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students · 2.3 km away
Prospect Academy
Arvada · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
94 students · 2.4 km away
Drake Junior High School
Arvada · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,002 students · 2.6 km away
Van Arsdale Elementary School
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students · 3.1 km away
Sierra Elementary School
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Colorado with a comparable Enrollment.
Greeley West High School
Greeley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,936 students
Castle View High School
Castle Rock · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,938 students
Boulder High School
Boulder · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,939 students
South High School
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,950 students
Horizon High School
Brighton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,966 students
Pine Creek High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,875 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Arvada West High School a good school?
Arvada West High School has a Success Index (US) of 59.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #98 of 307 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Arvada West High School rank in Colorado?
Arvada West High School ranks #98 of 307 high schools in Colorado and #5994 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Arvada West High School?
Arvada West High School had 1,923 students in 2025.
Is Arvada West High School a elementary school or a high school?
Arvada West High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Arvada West High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Arvada West High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.