Arvada West High School

I currently attend this school and while the teaching quality veries from teacher to teacher the enviroment is great.
--Submitted by a student

Arvada West High School has served my 10th grade honors student/athlete very well. Both the AP and Honors curriculum are just as good or better than any school in Jeffco. The teachers are PASSIONATE about their jobs and, more importantly, creating good relationships with their students. I noticed that Arvada West gets only 3 stars for "Parent Involvement." Not sure why this is a rating criteria as this is High School after all! It doesn't matter which High School your student attends...it only matters what they do with themselves when they get there! Arvada West High School will prepare your child for our big and diverse world.
--Submitted by a parent

I have son who currently attends A-West. He loves the school. He is an honor student and is in football and track. The teachers respond immediately if I have a question or concern, then proceed to resolve it. I have very high expectations and this school meets them.
--Submitted by a parent

I'm a graduate of A-West. I think Arvada West is an average high school in a reasonably well educated middle class neighborhood. They have AP and honors classes, music programs, etc. Smart or ambitious students can be reasonably challenged and accommodated, lazy students can get by, athletes can play sports. Jeffco will pay for college classes if you advance beyond what they can teach (i.e. differential equations). I will echo what another reviewer said about their counselors being MIA. I don't even know what they do. Do your kids a favor and help them out with college admissions or find someone who can because they aren't getting any assistance at school.
--Submitted by a student

A-West, mediocre, it's an alright school for a freshman, after that get out of there. It has a terrible environment. The honors classes are great but the rest is pathetic.
--Submitted by a student

I'm going into my senior year at A-West. Although A-West does have some exceptional teachers and is gradually getting more and more AP classes available, the school is still only average. The administration is almost a dictaorship, with the 'citizens' of A-West (students) low on the information scale. As well, more course offerings and a smoothering scheduling process should be added. Plus, the counseling department barley knows its students or their job description. Sports are praised too much. The English department is exceptional.
--Submitted by a student

My son just graduated from A West, and despite his A average , and taking all available Honors classes, is not nearly as well prepared as the students of the state we moved to, for a good college. If you want your child to go on to do really well at a competitive school, this HS is not the place to be. There are a few exceptional teachers (like the Honors Physics class and some of the English teachers)) but most are complacent and mediocre.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been very pleased with my son's teachers in general. He has done very well here and enjoys both the diverse curriculum and the many different sports options.
--Submitted by a parent

This is the second year for my son at Awest. We are very happy with the environment that Awest provides in learning and in social. It is a school that has children from diverse back grounds and different social, economic back grounds. My son has had the opportunity to advance in his learning through honors and AP classes. We are very happy at AWEST!
--Submitted by a parent

As a partent I am concerned about the principals lack of consideration in keeping us informed of the more negative incendents on campass. My child doesnt feel safe at this school.
--Submitted by a parent