For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 932 students in Wheat Ridge, CO.
The top-ranked public high school in Wheat Ridge, CO is Wheat Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheat Ridge, CO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Wheat Ridge have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Wheat Ridge, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wheat Ridge High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wheat Ridge, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheat Ridge High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9505 West 32nd Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-7695
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-7695
Gr: 9-12 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wheat Ridge, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wheat Ridge, CO include Wheat Ridge High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wheat Ridge?
1 public high schools are located in Wheat Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheat Ridge?
Wheat Ridge public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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