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#942 of 1,815 schools in CO
Mountain Range High School
High School · Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Westminster, CO
An Adams 12 Five Star Schools high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12500 HURON STREET, Westminster, CO 80234
- Math 28% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mountain Range High School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mountain Range High School 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 9Car-Dependent
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$88,714
Median home value
$493,900
Median rent
$1,772/mo
College educated
37.5%
Homeownership
59.5%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80234; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #19 of 53
- District spending per student
- $14,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountain Range High School is listed in Adams 12 Five Star Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain Range High School
Mountain Range High School is a public high school in Westminster, CO, part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools, serving approximately 1,742 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #942 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain Range High School
What grades does Mountain Range High School serve?
Mountain Range High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mountain Range High School?
Mountain Range High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,742 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Range High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Range High School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain Range High School rank in CO?
Mountain Range High School ranks #942 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Mountain Range High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain Range High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Mountain Range High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain Range High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Mountain Range High School a charter school?
No, Mountain Range High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountain Range High School a Title I school?
No, Mountain Range High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain Range High School?
53.6% of students at Mountain Range High School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 87
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.6%
- Phone
- (720) 972-6300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80234)
- 29,573
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
Official sources & links
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 80234; 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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