Wellington Middle-High School

1,173 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Wellington Middle School, located at 4001 Wilson Avenue in Wellington, Colorado, serves as a central hub for secondary education within the Poudre School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for students transitioning from elementary school to high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics with elective opportunities, the school aims to prepare young adolescents for future success while encouraging personal growth and responsibility.

Beyond its academic offerings, Wellington Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The campus environment is designed to promote social-emotional development, encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs that help them explore their interests and build strong interpersonal connections. Through its dedicated staff and active community involvement, the school strives to create a safe, inclusive space where students are challenged to reach their full potential.

1,173

Total Students

70.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wellington Middle-High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	882
Hispanic	219
Black	6
Asian	4
Two or More	56
American Indian	6

White
882 (75.2%)
Hispanic
219 (18.7%)
Two or More
56 (4.8%)
Black
6 (0.5%)
American Indian
6 (0.5%)
Asian
4 (0.3%)

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:	Poudre School District R-1
Phone:	(970)488-6600
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	1,173
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	409
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 6 188

Grade 7 196

Grade 8 207

Grade 9 157

Grade 10 177

Grade 11 143

Grade 12 105