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#509 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 28% in state

Standley Lake High School

High School · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Westminster, CO

A Jefferson County School District No. R-1 high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

9300 WEST 104TH AVENUE, Westminster, CO 80021

  • Math 45% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 61% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation19.1%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.9:1
District spending per student$14,483
Chronic Absenteeism32.1%

Students at Standley Lake High School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency61%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
61%
2022
Math
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

36.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Standley Lake 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$105,645

Median home value

$530,300

Median rent

$2,054/mo

College educated

53.3%

Homeownership

51.8%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
19.1% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·63 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·35 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Devereux Cleo Wallace CenterPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–120.6 mi18Compare →
Doral Academy of ColoradoCharter · enrollment unverified5.4K–121.4 mi173Compare →
Jefferson AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.9K–121.8 mi331Compare →
Jefferson Academy High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.89–121.8 mi445Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

Schools in district
148
Rank in district
#52 of 140
District spending per student
$14,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Standley Lake High School is listed in Jefferson County School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Standley Lake High School

Standley Lake High School is a public high school in Westminster, CO, part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, serving approximately 1,137 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #509 of 1,815 schools in CO.

State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Standley Lake High School

What grades does Standley Lake High School serve?

Standley Lake High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Standley Lake High School?

Standley Lake High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,137 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Standley Lake High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Standley Lake High School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Standley Lake High School rank in CO?

Standley Lake High School ranks #509 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Standley Lake High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Standley Lake High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Standley Lake High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Standley Lake High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Standley Lake High School a charter school?

No, Standley Lake High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Standley Lake High School a Title I school?

No, Standley Lake High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Standley Lake High School?

36.8% of students at Standley Lake 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
1,137
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.1%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 80021)
35,562
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
36.4
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 80021; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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