Golden High School

Serving 1,363 students in grades 9-12, Golden High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

Graduation Rate Overall Testing Rank Math Proficiency Reading Proficiency Science Proficiency

Top Rankings

Overall Rank Math Proficiency Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Graduation Rate

School Overview

Golden High School's student population of 1,363 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years. Grades Offered Grades 9-12 Total Students 1,363 students

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Total Classroom Teachers 67 teachers

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School Rankings

Golden High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

This School State Level (CO) Overall Testing Rank #139 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

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Science Test Scores (% Proficient) Student : Teacher Ratio

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American Indian

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Two or more races

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All Ethnic Groups

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Diversity Score

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Graduation Rate

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Eligible for Free Lunch

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

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School Statewide Testing School District Name Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Golden High School's ranking?

Golden High School is ranked #139 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).

What is the graduation rate of Golden High School?

The graduation rate of Golden High School is 93%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.

How many students attend Golden High School? 1,363 students attend Golden High School. What is the racial composition of the student body?

80% of Golden High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden High School?

Golden High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.

What grades does Golden High School offer ? Golden High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 What school district is Golden High School part of?

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