Best High Schools in Arvada, CO

Arvada, CO has 11 high schools with 13,316 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Arvada score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Arvada underperform expectations.

1. D'evelyn Junior/senior High School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1125 Students

2. Ralston Valley Senior High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1843 Students

3. Arvada West High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1840 Students

4. Standley Lake High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1180 Students

5. North High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1637 Students

6. Pomona High School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1132 Students

7. Denver Montessori Junior/senior High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 187 Students

8. Westminster High School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Westminster Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2021 Students

9. Early College Of Arvada

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 208 Students

10. Arvada High School

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 705 Students

Best Middle Schools in Arvada, CO

Arvada, CO has 7 middle schools with 2,921 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Arvada score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Arvada meet expectations.

1. Manning Options School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students

2. Oberon Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 668 Students

3. Wayne Carle Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 521 Students

4. North Arvada Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 404 Students

5. Prospect Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 61 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Arvada, CO

Arvada, CO has 29 elementary schools with 10,418 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Arvada score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Arvada meet expectations.

1. West Woods Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 525 Students

2. Meiklejohn Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 457 Students

3. Van Arsdale Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 449 Students

4. Warder Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 373 Students

5. Sierra Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 445 Students

6. Excel Academy Charter School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 478 Students

7. Three Creeks K-8

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1026 Students

8. Hackberry Hill Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 356 Students

9. Vanderhoof Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 349 Students

10. Jefferson County Open Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 239 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Arvada, CO

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Arvada, CO has a total population of 126,725 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Arvada, CO

26,986

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

50%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Arvada, CO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

33.28 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.44 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

28.84 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Arvada, CO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Arvada, CO.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,988 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

83 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Arvada, CO Internet Health Assessment.

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