At a glance
Reported students
1,123
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
57.64
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado high enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
402.5
Standley Lake High School: 1,123 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
19.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,221
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65.88
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.5:1
What the reported data says about Standley Lake High School
Standley Lake High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Westminster. It is one of 144 current school records connected to Jefferson County School District No. R-1. NCES reports 1,123 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 336 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.5:1, above the Colorado median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (59.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.3%). English learners represent 5.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Standley Lake High School
- 1How do the reported 19.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 57.64 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.2%
- Hispanic27.3%
- Black1.1%
- Asian5.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
13 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Green Mountain High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,071 reported students
D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School
High · Grades 06–12
1,212 reported students
Alameda International Junior/Senior High School
High · Grades 07–12
1,002 reported students
Pomona Junior/Senior High School
High · Grades 06–12
1,252 reported students
Dakota Ridge Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,277 reported students
Wheat Ridge High School
High · Grades 09–12
932 reported students
Public schools near Standley Lake High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Academy High · Charter · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 09–12 | 66 | 0.9 mi |
| Jefferson Academy Secondary High · Charter · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 07–12 | 696 | 1.8 mi |
| Pomona Junior/Senior High School High · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 06–12 | 1,252 | 2.5 mi |
| Broomfield High School High · Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 | 09–12 | 1,693 | 3.4 mi |
| Colorado Preparatory Academy High School High · Education Reenvisioned BOCES | 09–12 | 823 | 3.5 mi |
| Pikes Peak Online School High · Education Reenvisioned BOCES | 09–12 | 438 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Standley Lake High School
What grades does Standley Lake High School serve?
Standley Lake High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
How many students attend Standley Lake High School?
Standley Lake High School reported 1,123 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 437 Colorado high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,221 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Standley Lake High School?
The calculated ratio is 19.5:1, based on 1,123 students and 57.64 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Standley Lake High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Standley Lake High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jefferson County School District No. R-1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Standley Lake High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
32.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Standley Lake High School in?
Standley Lake High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, based in Golden, CO, which operates 144 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Standley Lake High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Summit Academy (0.9 mi), Jefferson Academy Secondary (1.8 mi), Pomona Junior/Senior High School (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.