At a glance
Reported students
340
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.08
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado high enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
347
Hidden Lake Secondary: 340 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
17.8:1 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
- 489
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18.93
- Student–teacher ratio
- 25.8:1
What the reported data says about Hidden Lake Secondary
Hidden Lake Secondary is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Westminster. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Westminster Public Schools. NCES reports 340 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 336 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.8:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (85%) and White (10.6%). English learners represent 18.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hidden Lake Secondary
- 1How do the reported 17.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.08 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 1.25 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
- 18.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.25
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.6%
- Hispanic85%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial1.2%
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
No students enrolled 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 Westminster Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Westminster High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,010 reported students
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
354 reported students
Shaw Heights Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
321 reported students
Mesa Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
317 reported students
Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
364 reported students
Metropolitan Arts Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
302 reported students
Public schools near Hidden Lake Secondary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High School High · Westminster Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,010 | 0.7 mi |
| Colorado Preparatory Academy High School High · Education Reenvisioned BOCES | 09–12 | 823 | 1.8 mi |
| Pikes Peak Online School High · Education Reenvisioned BOCES | 09–12 | 438 | 1.8 mi |
| Performing Arts School on Broadway High · Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St | 07–12 | 169 | 2.5 mi |
| Global Leadership Academy High · Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St | 09–12 | 400 | 2.6 mi |
| Arvada High School High · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 09–12 | 754 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hidden Lake Secondary
What grades does Hidden Lake Secondary serve?
Hidden Lake Secondary reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (career and technical school) in Westminster Public Schools.
How many students attend Hidden Lake Secondary?
Hidden Lake Secondary reported 340 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 437 Colorado high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 489 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hidden Lake Secondary?
The calculated ratio is 17.8:1, based on 340 students and 19.08 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 Hidden Lake Secondary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hidden Lake Secondary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Westminster Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hidden Lake Secondary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.6% 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 Hidden Lake Secondary in?
Hidden Lake Secondary is part of Westminster Public Schools, based in Westminster, CO, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hidden Lake Secondary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Westminster High School (0.7 mi), Colorado Preparatory Academy High School (1.8 mi), Pikes Peak Online School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.