Serving 547 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Westgate Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westgate Community School's student population of 547 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Westgate Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westgate Community School is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#797 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
28%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
54%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westgate Community School's ranking?
Westgate Community School is ranked #797 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Westgate Community School often compared to?
Westgate Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stargate Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westgate Community School?
The graduation rate of Westgate Community School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Westgate Community School?
547 students attend Westgate Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Westgate Community School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westgate Community School?
Westgate Community School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Westgate Community School offer ?
Westgate Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westgate Community School part of?
Westgate Community School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School K-9 (General)
August 04, 2025 (Monday)
First Day of School 10th Grade (General)
August 06, 2025 (Wednesday)
First Day of School 11th Grade (General)
August 07, 2025 (Thursday)
First Day of School 12th Grade (General)
August 08, 2025 (Friday)
Fall Break - No School (General)
October 06, 2025 (Monday)
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