Below Average
#1571 of 1,815 schools in CO
Hidden Lake Secondary
High School · Westminster Public Schools · Westminster, CO
A Westminster Public Schools high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7300 LOWELL BOULEVARD, Westminster, CO 80030
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 8% proficient (2021)
- 32.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hidden Lake Secondary score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hidden Lake Secondary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,873/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westminster), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,964
Median home value
$422,300
Median rent
$1,296/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 2,011 | Compare → |
| Face SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Belleview Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 265 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Westminster Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #16 of 18
- District spending per student
- $17,815NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hidden Lake Secondary is listed in Westminster Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hidden Lake Secondary
Hidden Lake Secondary is a public high school in Westminster, CO, part of Westminster Public Schools, serving approximately 363 students in grades 6th-12th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,571 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hidden Lake Secondary
What grades does Hidden Lake Secondary serve?
Hidden Lake Secondary serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Hidden Lake Secondary?
Hidden Lake Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 363 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hidden Lake Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hidden Lake Secondary is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hidden Lake Secondary rank in CO?
Hidden Lake Secondary ranks #1,571 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Hidden Lake Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hidden Lake Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hidden Lake Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hidden Lake Secondary has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Hidden Lake Secondary a charter school?
No, Hidden Lake Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hidden Lake Secondary a Title I school?
No, Hidden Lake Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hidden Lake Secondary?
84.6% of students at Hidden Lake Secondary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 363
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Adams County
- Phone
- (303) 428-2600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 32.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80030)
- 15,945
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80030; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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