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Best Schools in Federal Heights, CO
Federal Heights, CO has 10 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 9,724 students. On average they score 16% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in Federal Heights don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Federal Heights, CO
The top high schools in Federal Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northglenn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1959 Students
2. Westminster High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westminster Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2021 Students
Best Middle Schools in Federal Heights, CO
The top middle schools in Federal Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Silver Hills Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 957 Students
2. Northglenn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students
3. Thornton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 732 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Federal Heights, CO
The top elementary schools in Federal Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sunset Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westminster Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 328 Students
2. Rocky Mountain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 298 Students
3. Federal Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 414 Students
4. Hillcrest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 391 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Federal Heights, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Federal Heights, CO has a total population of 14,382 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 67%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Federal Heights, CO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Federal Heights, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
46.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
39.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Federal Heights, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Federal Heights, CO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Federal Heights, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Federal Heights, CO
How many schools are in Federal Heights, CO?
Federal Heights, CO has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 9,724 students in total.
How do schools in Federal Heights perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Federal Heights score 16% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in Federal Heights don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Federal Heights?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 14%
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- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Federal Heights
1 of 1 schools in Federal Heights carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
F: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Federal Heights. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.