For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 928 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 33% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), 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 82%, which is equal to the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wheat Ridge High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wheat Ridge, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wheat Ridge High School
(Math: 33% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 928 students
Wheat Ridge, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12225 West 38th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1780
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1780
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
6625 West 45th Place
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1877
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1877
Grades: PK-6
| 240 students
10801 West 44th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1740
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1740
Grades: PK
| 60 students
7101 West 38th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2833
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2833
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7101 West 38th Ave
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2833
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2833
Grades: 7-8
| 352 students
7975 West 41st Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2890
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2890
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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