Westminster High School vs. Northglenn High School
Should you attend Westminster High School or Northglenn High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Westminster High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 2,010 students in grades 9-12, Westminster High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,844 students in grades 9-12, Northglenn High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,010 students
1,844 students
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
96 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1482 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1178 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
11%
Graduation Rate
86%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
531
480
Grade 10 Students
555
487
Grade 11 Students
501
467
Grade 12 Students
423
410
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
83%
75%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
10%
17%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
11%