Serving 1,173 students in grades 6-12, Wellington Middle-high School ranks in the bottom 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 27% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,173 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wellington Middle-high School's student population of 1,173 students has grown by 120% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 121% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,173 students
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wellington Middle-high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wellington Middle-high School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1007 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
19%
37%
White
75%
49%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wellington Middle-high School's ranking?
Wellington Middle-high School is ranked #1007 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Wellington Middle-high School?
1,173 students attend Wellington Middle-high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Wellington Middle-high School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wellington Middle-high School?
Wellington Middle-high School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wellington Middle-high School offer ?
Wellington Middle-high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wellington Middle-high School part of?
Wellington Middle-high School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
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