Golden High School is a secondary school located in Golden, the county seat of Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Jefferson County Public Schools district.
Serving 1,453 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 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 21:1 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,453 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Golden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Golden High School's student population of 1,453 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
1873
School Calendar
School Rankings
Golden High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Golden High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#140 out of 1748 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
80%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Demon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Golden High School's ranking?
Golden High School is ranked #140 out of 1,748 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?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
1,453 students attend Golden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Golden High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden High School?
Golden High School has a student ration of 21:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Golden High School part of?
Golden High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
School Reviews
5 10/4/2024
By far the best art program in the state. Thank you to Tim Miller for being there for our kiddos, they love learning from you and look forward, at least in one case, to your tutelage for 3 more years- we cannot wait to see all the creations and look forward to the clutter and taking over of dinner tables and living room furniture to make it all come together!
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