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Wheat Ridge High School

Public | 9-12 | 1321 students

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4 stars

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Posted August 2, 2012

WRHS is one of the best high schools in the area. There's always something fun to do, and always a place for every person to fit in! The classes are interesting and there are so many choices! The sense of community at this school is incredible. If you want a high school you'll never forget, go to Wheat Ridge!
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 25, 2012

POOR POOR if your child has learning dissabilities or is slow do not send them to this school their special ed students are from the borttom of the barrel the only concers of this school are streight A students Jocks and the rich if you want your child to fail send them here otherwise do not waste your time on low class teachers
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 16, 2012

EXCELLENT school!! I have never attended a better school in my life! The teachers and administration are all fantastic. They really care about the kids and do all that they can to help them succeed in multiple aspects of life and not just academically. WRHS really goes above and beyond the expectations of any high school. I hope the same atmosphere remains when I have high school students! I would recommend WRHS to EVERYONE!
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 12, 2011

As a student, i find everyone to be really nice, with no problems i've seen in the terms of bullying. The teachers are all real nice and patient (minus one) and the administration always listens to what the students have to say. The academics are challenging for most of the students. Best school i've went to thus far!
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 12, 2010

I love this school! Its a great one! Also plenty of fun and exciting classes to chosse from!
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 15, 2009

This is the best school I have ever sent my children to. As a soccer mom, I can say that it is constantly impoving for the better and its students are really nice with increadible school spirit! WRHS!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 26, 2008

This year was my son's first year attending a public school and he loved it! The teachers and staff were great! He will be attending for the next 3 years to complete his high school education!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 9, 2007

The school is excellent. The teachers are so much nicer here and they are very patient. IF you need help always ask the teachers they are there to help and they will always be more than happy to. I am in my third year of collage now and i have straight A's.
—Submitted by Sally, a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

340 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

340 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 51% in 2012.

341 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 33% in 2012.

371 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

371 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

371 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 48% in 2012.

371 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students32%
Female28%
Male36%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)40%
Free lunch eligible17%
Reduced lunch eligible18%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch49%
Students with disabilities (IEP)3%
Students without disabilities35%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable33%

Reading

All Students68%
Female73%
Male63%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)74%
Free lunch eligible56%
Reduced lunch eligible71%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch78%
Students with disabilities (IEP)13%
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable70%

Writing

All Students44%
Female47%
Male41%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)57%
Free lunch eligible25%
Reduced lunch eligible26%
Students with disabilities (IEP)10%
Students without disabilities47%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable47%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students38%
Female35%
Male41%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)47%
Free lunch eligible19%
Reduced lunch eligible31%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch48%
Students with disabilities (IEP)22%
Students without disabilities39%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable39%

Reading

All Students71%
Female79%
Male64%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)76%
Free lunch eligible55%
Reduced lunch eligible69%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch79%
Students with disabilities (IEP)39%
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable72%

Science

All Students48%
Female45%
Male50%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)59%
Free lunch eligible23%
Reduced lunch eligible31%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch63%
Students with disabilities (IEP)18%
Students without disabilities50%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable50%

Writing

All Students49%
Female58%
Male41%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)59%
Free lunch eligible30%
Reduced lunch eligible34%
Students with disabilities (IEP)21%
Students without disabilities51%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable51%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 73% 61%
Hispanic 22% 28%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
Black 2% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 26%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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9505 West 32nd Ave
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Phone: (303) 982-7695

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