Arvada West High School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

1,923 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Arvada West High School, located in Arvada, Colorado, is a prominent public secondary school within the Jefferson County Public School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, concurrent enrollment opportunities, and robust elective programs. The school fosters a strong sense of community and school spirit, famously embodied by its mascot, the "Wildcat," and its long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence.

Beyond its academic offerings, Arvada West is recognized for a vibrant extracurricular culture that encourages student involvement in fine arts, performing arts, competitive athletics, and various student-led clubs. The campus features modern facilities designed to support both traditional classroom learning and specialized vocational or technical interests. By balancing rigorous college-preparatory coursework with a commitment to student well-being and extracurricular engagement, Arvada West aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success and active citizenship.

1,923

Total Students

89.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arvada West High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,358
Hispanic	406
Black	21
Asian	34
Two or More	92
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,358 (70.6%)
Hispanic
406 (21.1%)
Two or More
92 (4.8%)
Asian
34 (1.8%)
Black
21 (1.1%)
American Indian
10 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)982-1303
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,923
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	458
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	89

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 481

Grade 10 481

Grade 11 493

Grade 12 468