At a glance
Reported students
2,010
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
85.38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado high enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
347
Westminster High School: 2,010 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
23.5:1 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
- 2,082
- Teachers (FTE)
- 103.84
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.1:1
What the reported data says about Westminster High School
Westminster High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Westminster. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Westminster Public Schools. NCES reports 2,010 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 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.5:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (82.6%) and White (10.1%). English learners represent 22.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.8%. 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 Westminster High School
- 1How do the reported 23.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 85.38 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 7.75 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
- 22.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7.75
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White10.1%
- Hispanic82.6%
- Black1.6%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial1.4%
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
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.
Hidden Lake Secondary
High · Grades 06–12
340 reported students
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
597 reported students
Orchard Park Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
531 reported students
Sunset Ridge PK-8
Elementary · Grades PK–08
449 reported students
Colorado Sports Leadership Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
425 reported students
Colorado STEM Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
415 reported students
Public schools near Westminster 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Lake Secondary High · Westminster Public Schools | 06–12 | 340 | 0.7 mi |
| Colorado Preparatory Academy High School High · Education Reenvisioned BOCES | 09–12 | 823 | 2.1 mi |
| Pikes Peak Online School High · Education Reenvisioned BOCES | 09–12 | 438 | 2.1 mi |
| Arvada High School High · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 09–12 | 754 | 2.3 mi |
| Performing Arts School on Broadway High · Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St | 07–12 | 169 | 3.1 mi |
| Pomona Junior/Senior High School High · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 06–12 | 1,252 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Westminster High School
What grades does Westminster High School serve?
Westminster High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Westminster Public Schools.
How many students attend Westminster High School?
Westminster High School reported 2,010 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 437 Colorado high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,082 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Westminster High School?
The calculated ratio is 23.5:1, based on 2,010 students and 85.38 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 Westminster High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Westminster High School 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 Westminster High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
82% 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 Westminster High School in?
Westminster High School 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 Westminster High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hidden Lake Secondary (0.7 mi), Colorado Preparatory Academy High School (2.1 mi), Pikes Peak Online School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.