Ralston Valley Senior High School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

1,875 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ralston Valley Senior High School, located in Arvada, Colorado, is a comprehensive public high school serving students in the Jefferson County School District. Known for its strong academic focus and competitive extracurricular environment, the school serves a diverse suburban community and is often recognized for its commitment to high standards in both college preparation and career readiness. The campus serves as a central hub for the local area, fostering a sense of school spirit through a wide array of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led organizations.

Beyond its core curriculum, Ralston Valley is highly regarded for its robust Advanced Placement (AP) offerings and a culture that emphasizes student achievement and personal growth. The school prioritizes a supportive environment that encourages students to balance rigorous academics with community involvement. By integrating modern educational practices with a long-standing tradition of excellence, Ralston Valley Senior High aims to equip its graduates with the critical thinking skills and character necessary to succeed in post-secondary education and the workforce.

1,875

Total Students

88.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ralston Valley Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,528
Hispanic	221
Black	12
Asian	46
Two or More	65
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,528 (81.5%)
Hispanic
221 (11.8%)
Two or More
65 (3.5%)
Asian
46 (2.5%)
Black
12 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)
American Indian
1 (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)982-5600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,875
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 9 482

Grade 10 497

Grade 11 449

Grade 12 447