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Arvada West High School
(303) 982-1262
11325 Allendale Drive
Arvada, CO 80004
Level: 9-12
District: Jefferson County Public Schools

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In-depth school information including test scores, student stats, parent ratings and reviews for Arvada West High School, Arvada, CO.

Census Info	Value	Year
Student Teacher Ratio:	21%	(2007)
White, non-Hispanic:	85.22%	(2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:	1.56%	(2008)
Hispanic:	11.42%	(2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:	1.14%	(2008)
Native American or Native Alaskan:	0.66%	(2008)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:	18.21%	(2008)

Arvada West High School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating	3
Average Principals Rating	3
Average Teachers Rating	4
Average Activities Rating	4
Average Parents Rating	3
Average Safety Rating	3

Arvada West High School Reviews


Posted By: student Quality Score: 3 2009-05-16 “I'm a graduate of A-West. I think Arvada West is an average high school in a reasonably well educated middle class neighborhood. They have AP and honors classes, music programs, etc. Smart or ambitious students can be reasonably challenged and accommodated, lazy students can get by, athletes can play sports. Jeffco will pay for college classes if you advance beyond what they can teach (i.e. differential equations). I will echo what another reviewer said about their counselors being MIA. I don't even know what they do. Do your kids a favor and help them out with college admissions or find someone who can because they aren't getting any assistance at school.” Posted By: other Quality Score: 1 2008-03-27 “Arvada High school caters to the sdport orientateed kids only. they dont seem to care about others. they have no rules. and they aren't acadamically challengeing for the kids.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 2 2008-02-25 “The administration, as others have stated, is a dictatorship. They have no concern for the students. Sometimes you can get lucky with some good teachers, but there are quite a few teachers who could be replaced with students and the class would be taught better. Security is focused more on taking cell phones rather than protecting students. Cars get vandalized constantly and the staff is more focused on taking cell phones. It is ridiculous.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 1 2007-11-01 “A-West, mediocre, it's an alright school for a freshman, after that get out of there. It has a terrible environment. The honors classes are great but the rest is pathetic.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 3 2007-07-06 “I'm going into my senior year at A-West. Although A-West does have some exceptional teachers and is gradually getting more and more AP classes available, the school is still only average. The administration is almost a dictaorship, with the 'citizens' of A-West (students) low on the information scale. As well, more course offerings and a smoothering scheduling process should be added. Plus, the counseling department barley knows its students or their job description. Sports are praised too much. The English department is exceptional.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 2 2007-05-15 “My son just graduated from A West, and despite his A average , and taking all available Honors classes, is not nearly as well prepared as the students of the state we moved to, for a good college. If you want your child to go on to do really well at a competitive school, this HS is not the place to be. There are a few exceptional teachers (like the Honors Physics class and some of the English teachers)) but most are complacent and mediocre.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2007-05-12 “I have been very pleased with my son's teachers in general. He has done very well here and enjoys both the diverse curriculum and the many different sports options.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2006-08-22 “This is the second year for my son at Awest. We are very happy with the environment that Awest provides in learning and in social. It is a school that has children from diverse back grounds and different social, economic back grounds. My son has had the opportunity to advance in his learning through honors and AP classes. We are very happy at AWEST!” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 2 2006-03-23 “As a partent I am concerned about the principals lack of consideration in keeping us informed of the more negative incendents on campass. My child doesnt feel safe at this school.” Posted By: former student Quality Score: 2 2006-02-14 “The education and overall experience are lacking” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2005-06-08 “Has been a great experience for my daughter, for her first year.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2005-05-03 “My son is a 10th grader at Arvada West. He is very happy there. There are a wide variety of kids, lots of sport playing opportunity, and grerat class selections. The counseling staff is great. They help the kids choose classes, not only to meet their graduation requirement, but also to target a/some particular college(s). The teachers ar very responsive to parent inquiries, and the 'In Touch' sytem allows you to go on line any time and check on your childs, current grade in each class, homework, (completred and missed), attendance etc. We have had a very positive experience at AW.”