Ralston Valley High School is a comprehensive, four-year public high school in Arvada, a northwest suburb of Denver, Colorado. Opened in 2000, its enrollment is around 1800 students. Ralston Valley High School is an eight-time recipient of an "Excellent" rating by the Colorado Department of Education.
Serving 1,875 students in grades 9-12, Ralston Valley Senior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,875 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ralston Valley Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ralston Valley Senior High School's student population of 1,875 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,875 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Year Founded
2000
Colors
Navy Blue, Silver, Columbia blue, Carolina blue
School Calendar
School Motto
'Excellence is a tradition that spans academics, athletics, and the arts.'
School Rankings
Ralston Valley Senior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ralston Valley Senior High School is 0.32, 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
#43 out of 1748 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
11%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
82%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
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: Mustang
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ralston Valley Senior High School's ranking?
Ralston Valley Senior High School is ranked #43 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Ralston Valley Senior High School often compared to?
Ralston Valley Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arvada West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ralston Valley Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Ralston Valley Senior High School is 93%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Ralston Valley Senior High School?
1,875 students attend Ralston Valley Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Ralston Valley Senior High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ralston Valley Senior High School?
Ralston Valley Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ralston Valley Senior High School offer ?
Ralston Valley Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ralston Valley Senior High School part of?
Ralston Valley Senior High School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Ralston Valley Senior High School located?
Ralston Valley Senior High School is located in the Cameo Estates neighborhood of Arvada, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Cameo Estates.
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